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Monday, June 11, 2007

Is Mormonism a Good Quality for the Next U.S. President?

In November of 2008, the most important decision is going to take place. The United States’ citizens are going to vote for the next president. Depending on this coming up election, the next president will decide this country will do in/about Iraq. As of right now, Hilary Clinton is the number one democrat, where as Mitt Romney is the first republican.

There has been much controversy about the republicans going into office. Many democrats and some republicans feel that if we elect another republican that person will put our country in I worse position than it is now.  Mitt Romney is both a republican and a Mormon. In World’s magazine, the writer of the article Catching Mitt, introduced one man and asked him if he would vote for Romney. In this case, Frank Senger said, “No way will I be voting for Mitt Romney.” This was very interesting considering that Senger is a republican and a Baptist. He dislikes the thought of voting for a Mormon because “it bother me that someone that bright could fall for the stories about where Mormonism came from, and all that blather about the golden tablets.”
Mitt Romney insists that Mormonism is very similar to Evangelicals and that they have the same “values that are very much the same. We could look at each other’s records for protecting life or preserving traditional marriage and for strengthening families and see that we are on the same page in terms of the directions needed for America.” When asking Charles Colson of his impression of Romney he stated, “While I have deep theological differences with him, I am more influenced by his values and how they would our in public office.” Some are just worried that Romney will make the decisions that Bush would make if he were going to stay in office.

But whose to say if Clinton or Obama was in office neither of them would not make similar wrong decisions? As a voter, I am skeptical of voting for Hilary Clinton because she could be just like her husband and give military secrets to other countries. Obama is refreshing, he would be the first black president. Although I like what he is for and against, I do not know if this country is ready for a black president. Personally, I like Mitt Romney. I do not know why he is changing his political roles, but I do think that the values and morals he upholds will be a good role model for the citizens of this country. I also think that he will enforce the laws and do all he can to help the United States of America.

Belz, Joel. “Catching Mitt.” World Magazine.