This should be troubling to social conservatives. With the economy in dire straits and the out of control spending of the Obama administration and Congressional Democrats,who are likely doomed in November,and the proliferation of Obamacare, it is understandable that the Republicans and the Tea Party would concentrate more on economic issues. Social conservatives have reminded the Republicans that social conservatives are the backbone of the GOP just as much as economic conservatives. GOP Congressman Eric Cantor of Virginia and other Congressional Republicans have recently reaffirmed the party's support for the social conservative agenda,including protection of the unborn and traditional marriage. This should help the Republican Party even more in the November elections.
Glenn Beck is regarded as a prominent spokesman for the conservative movement and for him to show weakness on enforcement of laws against pornography and give his OK to homosexual "marriage" is disturbing and disappointing. As a conservative, I also believe that government should only go so far on regulating some things but no government at all leads to anarchy,chaos,and the collapse of civilization as we know it. Mr.Beck's views on enforcement of pornography laws (or lack thereof) and saying he has no problem with homosexual "marriage" are more those of a sellout than a true conservative. The nation's founders intended for there to be limited government,as opposed to totalitarianism on one extreme and anarchy on the other. This is where our system of checks and balances comes in.
Do not get me wrong. I want lower taxes,less regulation,and a smaller federal government also,but not anarchy. The federal government is constitutionally obligated to protect our borders against the onslaught of drug dealers, terrorists, and illegal aliens. It is also obligated to protect women and children from the evil of pornography,which studies show is clearly linked to sex-related crimes against women and children. The federal government is also responsible for protecting unborn children and traditional marriage between one man and one woman. Bill O'Reilly,another Fox regular,also takes the politically correct line on homosexual "marriage" and believes homosexuals should be allowed to adopt and raise children. My concern is that some supposed "conservatives" are taking the easy way out so their liberal critics will keep quiet and go away. It is known as being intimidated and selling out.
The success of the conservative movement comes from rattling the cages of liberals and getting in their faces,by standing with God and His righteousness,which comes from His Holy Word. Jesus said, "Blessed are they that are persecuted for righteousness' sake,for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven". I want a Heavenly reward for eternity,not worldly acclaim for the short term. Jerry Falwell never backed down. Robert Taft never backed down. Barry Goldwater never backed down. Ronald Reagan never backed down. Russell Kirk never backed down. Jesse Helms never backed down. Pat Buchanan,Ron Paul,and other true adherents of the Right have never sold out either and do not care what the cost is. This is the principle we should and must rededicate ourselves to as Christians and conservatives. The conservative movement needs principled statesmen again, not egocentric showmen. By sticking to principles no matter what the cost,this will prove a winner for conservatives in 2010,2012,and beyond.
