Today they fight the infanticide by partial-birth abortion. They cannot do their jobs unless they do. Introspection on life and freedom is agonizing. But driving away those who prick the conscience is an expedient declaration of moral bankruptcy. Mr. McCain does not attack the true agents of intolerance or extremism, indeed, he panders to them with a red herring sacrifice of his own party.
Religion brings morality to politics.
Drive it from public discourse and you lose the voice of reform, one that is unwavering, but not extreme. JWR contributor Marianne M. Jennings is a professor of legal and ethical studies at Arizona State University. Send your comments by clicking here.