Why Santorum Has No Business In Government

Delegate Count!

Mitt: 94/1144
Newt: 29/1144
Ron: 8/1144
Ricky: 71/1144

Source: NY Times
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It should be no surprise, nor secret, that I lean left.  I vote nearly exclusively democrat, for a variety of reasons.  But that hasn't stopped me from saying things like, "Romney's not all bad, I don't think he'd be a bad President" or "Newt does have a point."  I wouldn't vote for either one of them, but I can respect their views.

Even Ron has some interesting, if impractical ideas, and you can tell he's given these subjects plenty of thought.  I can respect a man who must know he sounds totally whacko, but keeps making his point anyway.

Santorum, and his whole "I'm the real conservative" argument?  I have some serious problems with.  For one thing, his definition of "conservative" seems to equate to "Intolerant, blindly-religious, hate-monger."  This most recent outburst about Obama setting us up to decapitate Christians?  How on earth can this be coming out of an intelligent man's mouth?

I spend a lot of time reading, watching, and casually studying history.  One of things that blows my mind is how important the Catholic church used to be.  The fact the Pope had to give his blessing to the succession of any royal family, because rulers received their right to rule from God (and only the Vicar of Christ could convey that right).

It also makes me think about other minor things, like scientists being burned alive because their discoveries conflicted with church teachings.  Jews being tortured and killed for refusing to renounce their faith, in the name of someone else's faith.

When Santorum says things like he "could not and would not leave my faith at the door" this is what comes to my mind.  A dark time in human history.  A time where young girls were persecuted and killed because some preacher said "Witchcraft."


I believe in the very firm, very non-negotiable separation of church and state.  Santorum would like to impose his faith on us.  Simply unacceptable, and I find it alarming so many Americans don't share this view.