This is the first draft of my LTTE. Input please.

[Rainbowreflect]

I had thought of using biblical quotes, but decided that would be playing their game & decided against it. I wrote this because I have heard one too many people saying that they are voting for bush because of his faith

There is something I am having a great deal of difficulty understanding as we move closer to this Presidential election. I cannot understand those who say they support George Bush because he is "such a good Christian."

I know what he claims, but what is it that he has done in the last three and a half years that show what a good Christian he is?

Was it his putting tax breaks for the rich above needs of the poor? Was it the lies told to get us into a preemptive war? Was it the callus attacks against anyone who dared to disagree with him? Was it when he called the death of almost three thousand Americans his "trifecta"? Or was it, maybe, his putting corporate greed before protection of the environment?

I am not a Biblical scholar, but I do believe in the teachings of Christ. My understanding has always been that Christ taught that our actions of compassion showed our true heart, not our words.

[Jackpine Radical]

1. A small correction: "callus" = callous.

Otherwise, nice. I like the deceptive simplicity of your prose.

[Rainbowreflect]

2. Thanks!

I wanted to make it simple for the people I most wanted to reach with it.

[KurtNYC]

3. Seems good as is

My one thought is there is a big difference between trying to be a good Christian and trying to be Christ. Bush can't think of one thing he has done wrong and has said so repeatedly. And Bush has his picture taken with halos and crosses over his head.

This seems to violate the most basic maxims of the Christian faith; namely that we are sinners by nature and are only saved when we ASK for forgiveness.

[TiredTexan]

4. How about a line on bearing false witness?

It's a great letter.

[LOVING IT]

5. Taxes

Maybe you should also hammer The Prez. on not increasing the "Earned income tax credit"....

[newyawker99]

6. Hi LOVING IT!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast: