BEN CARSON ON ISSUES IN HIS OWN WORDS # 1

  

   BEN CARSON ON ISSUES IN HIS OWN WORDS # 1

In pursuit of the truth - http://www.cinopsbegoneblogspot.com-  Saturday, December 20, 2014

ABORTION:

     Ben Carson's tenacious commitment to life is evident in this recounting of an exchange with the head of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on the issue of abortion.

"I asked him if he would speak for and defend the rights of a twenty-eight-week-old baby (born prematurely) who was in an incubator and on life support. He replied that that was a no brainer; of course the ACLU would defend such an individual ... I then asked why it was difficult to defend a baby that was five weeks further along in development and was in the most protected environment possible, but easy to defend a less viable individual who was outside the womb." - America the Beautiful, pages 99 & 100.

"How can a society that kills millions of innocent unborn babies and then labels anyone opposing the practice as 'anti-woman' claim even a modicum of goodness? How can a nation that uses its news media to subtly trash traditional families, promote a drug-filled lifestyle, and ridicule faith in God claim the mantle of righteousness?" Washington Times, April 16, 2014

"According to God's word, life begins at conception rather than at the time of delivery or at some arbitrary point during gestation."

"In the Book of Exodus, chapter 21, versus 22-24, it is made quite clear that God considers the life of the unborn to just as valuable as the life of an adult. When you couple this belief with the commandment, "'Thou shalt not kill' (Exodus 20:13), it is clear that abortion is rarely a moral option." - One Nation, page 193

AMERICAN COMPASSION:

     "When disasters occur in other countries, who is first on the scene with massive aid? The United States, of course. It does not matter whether the mishap befalls a friend or an enemy, we are always there. It doesn't matter whether it is a very poor country like Haiti or a very rich country such as Japan, we are still always there. Our compassion for and aid to other countries is unprecedented in the history of the world." - America the Beautiful, page 184

AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM:

     "In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville, the famous French historian, came to America to study our nation.... Tocqueville was impressed by the fiery sermons that emphasized the word of God and the social mores of the day. He concluded his American analysis by saying 'America is great, because America is good. If America ceases to be good, she will cease to be great.' America was different because we openly acknowledged the role of God in our lives." Washington Times, April 16, 2014.

"... there has never been another nation like the United States of America. Yes, we have made mistakes, but we continue to learn from them, and as long as we remain capable of embracing life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as our goal, and we are willing to guarantee those things to our citizens, I believe we will continue to grow in greatness." - America the Beautiful, page 194.

AMERICAN GENEROSITY:

     "America has been and continues to be the most generous nation on earth. We love to help the less fortunate, and I hope we always care for our fellow man." Washington Times, July 17, 2013

AMERICAN GREATNESS:

     "Although it was an arduous road filled with obstacles and grueling hours, I was able to realize my dream because of generous we enjoy here in our nation. It is this ability of anyone to achieve their dreams that is perhaps the greatest thing about America." America the Beautiful, page 184

AMERICAN LEADERSHIP:

    "It is time to set aside political correctness and replace it with the bold values and principles that founded our nation and caused it to race to the pinnacle of the world faster than any other nation in history. It is time to stop apologizing and to start leading, because the world is desperately in need of fair and ethical leadership. If that leader is not America, who will it be, and where will they lead?" - America the Beautiful, page 195

GEORGE H. KUBECK-                                                                                                                                                                            

 I WILL MAIL A CHRISTMAS CARD TO BEN AND CANDY CARSON C/O NATIONAL DRAFT BEN CARSON FOR PRESIDENT COMMITTEE, P.O. BOX 1376, MERRIFIELD, VA 22116-1376