tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post112976255965178724..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: Nuvo On Puritan PoliticsGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1129839116476164832005-10-20T15:11:00.000-05:002005-10-20T15:11:00.000-05:00Well said, Paula.Well said, Paula.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1129818185032819012005-10-20T09:23:00.000-05:002005-10-20T09:23:00.000-05:00One thing that Democrats and Republicans should ag...<I>One thing that Democrats and Republicans should agree on is that the traditional family has been a source of social stability.<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>Is that because the "traditional family" provides that support, or because society creates an environment which encourages the<BR/>"traditional family", and in turn those families thrive?<BR/><BR/>I firmly believe that given a structure as well supported for non-traditional families, society would begin to see the same "benefits" from these families as well.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Let me give you a real-world example. I like where I work, so I would like to continue working there. However, several changes are happening and it is a very real possibility I could be out of a job soon. In the meantime, my partner of 22 years just found out her job had been eliminated.<BR/><BR/>If we were a "traditional" family, we would have more options or safety<BR/>nets - I could start my own business, she could go back for her masters degree, etc. However, since we aren't "married" neither of us can rely on the other for health insurance benefits while we are unemployed.<BR/><BR/>What happens if there is a catastrophic illness when someone is without insurance? Society picks up the tab.<BR/><BR/>By society closing down options for "non-traditional" families, society keeps these families from being responsible to society.<BR/><BR/><I>A society that survives and thrives is pro-child and pro-family</I><BR/><BR/>I'm not necessarily disputing that viewpoint, however I think you must add that a thriving society is one that grows, and in order to grow society must adapt to the changing circumstances.<BR/><BR/>There are some messed-up families on both the non-traditional AND traditional side of the spectrum. Likewise, there are some wonderful ones on the "non-traditional" side, and your viewpoint appears to refuse to acknowledge that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1129779354376837062005-10-19T22:35:00.000-05:002005-10-19T22:35:00.000-05:00One thing that Democrats and Republicans should ag...One thing that Democrats and Republicans should agree on is that the traditional family has been a source of social stability. Support for traditional family values is not limited to evangelical Christians, but I commnend the religious right for keeping these issues in the public eye. I disagree with the religious conservatives on some issues such as teaching scientific creationism in the classroom and stem cell research. I do think that the "puritans" are right on target that we have become nation with garbage can values and it is time to end late term abortion, ban same sex marriage by federal constitution and time for states repeal no-fault divorce. A society that survives and thrives is pro-child and pro-family.RightDemocrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612704627184425765noreply@blogger.com