Meeting with the Democratic leader of the Senate, Phil Bartlett

Yesterday I spent fifteen minutes with Senator Phil Bartlett and his Chief of Staff. It was an enjoyable first meeting. I am making the rounds as the Legislature gets started. I am meeting with leadership for fifteen minutes each. I have a meeting coming up with Senator Libby Mitchell. She is the President of the Senate.

I introduced the Senator to the Maine Family Policy Council's mission which is to elect honest and competent public officials, create good laws and provide for their impartial enforcement and educate all the people of Maine in good citizenship. We are associated with Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family.

I mentioned to the Senator my upcoming second trip to Africa. Paulie and I are going to Tanzania to bring solar cookers and Jesus to needy folks in the bush. The Senator appeared supportive of such compassionate outreach.

We agreed to disagree about same sex marriage. The Senator supports Senator Damon's bill that will eliminate the institution of civil marriage in Maine.

I gave the Senator a lengthy document from the Family Research Council that outlines policy goals at the federal level. I told him that we agree with these policy objectives, as an associated Family Policy Council. He agreed to have his Chief of Staff review the document and be in touch if he sees some areas where we can collaborate for the common good of all Mainers.

All in all it was a positive meeting.

The shot barely heard next door

Everyone has heard of the shot heard around the world. Nobody heard the shot fired by Rev. Doty and his companions yesterday. Rev. Mark Doty wants the world to know about a grave injustice. It seems that some people can't get married.

Doty doesn't care that mothers can't marry their sons. He isn't concerned the law doesn't allow daughters to marry their grandfathers. It doesn't even bother him that a man can't have two or more wives.

So what is the good Reverend's challenge?

The Right Reverend is upset -- what my wife and I would call twitterpated -- because men can't marry men. Rev. Doty is on a crusade to right this horrible wrong. He simply must guarantee that little two year old Sally is guaranteed the opportunity to not grow up with a father because two women decide they are in "love."

Thank God that everybody in Maine knows better than to listen to a man simply because he put a Rev before his name.

A Young Man Argues for the Constitution

This video is worth watching more than once. Christopher makes a persuasive argument for his presidential pick in the upcoming election on Tuesday. Christopher's two minute argument reminds me of a podcast that I enjoy. Dr. Albert Mohler produces a thirty minute daily radio program that he also puts on itunes. He urges Christians to THINK. Here is one young man who is taking that advice seriously. Very encouraging! (And I'm not surprised. Christopher's parents are two of the best people I've ever met.)

The smooth tones of hate

I am glad that I got over Jim Wallis and Sojourners years ago.

After earning my college degree in philosophy years ago I developed a passing interest in Mr. Wallis's ideas. I still respect his intellect. I don't spend any time, however, keeping up with what he is doing or saying these days. I have too much to do. Mr. Wallis publishes the Religious Left's flagship magazine, Sojourners.

I noticed in my email box today a message from Jason Gedeik, a representative for Sojourners. I was pleased to see that the work of my hero Dr. James Dobson has seized the attention of Mr. Obama's religious apologists. Mr. Gedeik opens, "Fear has always been the dark side of American politics, and we're seeing its resurgence in the elections' final days."

Whenever I see the Religious Left use the word "fear" I know what's coming next. The Religious Left never misses an opportunity to bash Christians. Sure enough Mr. Gedeik continues, "Much of this fear-mongering comes from Religious Right leaders who are really worried about losing control over Christian votes." Losing control over Christian votes? That sounds ominous ... and over the top.

Mr. Gedeik goes on to pitch a couple columns that his boss, Jim Wallis, wrote to reveal the "fear tactics" of Christians. The only Religious Right leader Mr. Gedeik mentions in his diatribe is one of the truly great courageous Christian leaders at the national level, Dr. James Dobson. Mr. Gedeik concludes promising, "Jim also can offer insights into the real issues behind the attacks of people like James Dobson of Focus on the Family."

I clicked on the link to one of the columns. It wouldn't work. I guess I won't be getting to the real issues behind the attacks of those awful demons like James Dobson. Can you believe Mr. Gedeik even left off the honorific? Why can't the Left show even a modicum of respect for serious men like DR. James Dobson. Agree or disagree with him, we should all honor his intellect and accomplishments.

With all due respect to Mr. Wallis, I hope the link stays broken until November 5th.

To see our report on what we should all fear related to the pro-sodomy activities of the Religious Left read our report on a movie they showed in Portland Maine earlier this year. Click here.

Bearing the Cross

Yesterday I attended a rally with hundreds of Mainers in Bangor. Sarah Palin flew in to motivate Republicans in the final weeks of the election season. It was a pleasure to stand among so many patriotic Americans for two hours. The line to get into the airport hanger was quite long.

I ended up missing Palin's speech. I saw her jet land as I was leaving to record an interview on a local radio station.

While standing in line I wore a baseball hat. It is a hat that I obtained from my friend Coach Dave Daubenmire. It features a Christian Cross on the front where one normally finds a logo for a sports team. It is red, white and blue.

I was the only person wearing anything conspicuous that symbolized Christianity, or any religion for that matter. Many people were displaying logos for sports teams, or symbols related to hunting. Nobody adorned their body with anything that suggested Christianity, much less shouted it.

I wonder why?

I wear my Cross Hat often nowadays curious about how people will respond. I have never been insulted, attacked or confronted. In fact, I notice a heightened respect and deference in the people I encounter when I wear the hat.

Related to this observation about morality and Christianity is an excellent column that my good friend Peter LaBarbera wrote yesterday. Check it out.