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Bgno64 Donating Member (255 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-15-11 11:04 AM
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20. Speaking of the moral argument

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2011/11-073.shtml">chimes in on Obama's side:

The moral measure of this budget debate is not which party wins or which powerful interests prevail, but rather how those who are jobless, hungry, homeless or poor are treated. Their voices are too often missing in these debates, but they have the most compelling moral claim on our consciences and our common resources. A just framework for future budgets cannot rely on disproportionate cuts in essential services to poor persons. It requires shared sacrifice by all, including raising adequate revenues, eliminating unnecessary military and other spending, and addressing the long-term costs of health insurance and retirement programs fairly.


Listen man, when a Democratic president gets the Catholic Church on his side - he's doing it right.
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