The RPs Debate Romney Bullying: Lisa Miller Parries

While it’s true that Science reassures us that the human brain (and some decision making) isn’t mature until age 25, we’re not talking about the average citizen here.  We’re discussing the past hate crime behavior of a person running for president of the United Sates of America.

 

The character of such a person can not, should not, be questionable.  Character is developed over time, and, we’re discussing a hate crime.

 

For me, this is not about a lack of understanding/forgiveness for mistakes (Goodness knows I believe wholly and holy, that mistake making is essential for the growth of the human soul), but this is about choosing from a pool of leaders who have demonstrated, over a lifetime, qualities of honor and strong internal moral compass. We are not running low on a supply of those.

 

Should he be forgiven? If he is truly repentant from the heart and soul, yes! Should we consider instead OTHER candidates who don’t have hate crime backgrounds (for current and future races), yes! Should our standards and expectations come from a realm of excellence, yes!

 

One who runs and takes on office at this level should feel that personal honor is everything. And we should expect this. Who we are personally is who we are publicly, and vise versa.

 

Looking at the big picture here is key.  Is this someone who demonstrates a genuine embracing of diversity?

 

We can elect leaders for whom this isn’t questionable. Our standards will set the standard.