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Old 05-20-2009, 07:07 AM
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There is a distinct difference between what is legal versus what is moral. The Supreme Court, despite any belief to the contrary, does not place itself in the role of God, but as the authority on the U.S. Constitution and the arbitrator of disputes between the States.

There are many situations where things can be legally correct, but are morally wrong. Prostitution, divorce, and most campaign practices are just quick examples, yet in many jurisdictions and several laws of the land, they are condoned and appear to even be encouraged when taxed.

So, the question becomes whether one's personal morality and code of conduct is based on the Bible, the Torah or the Quran; or instead is found in the Constitution, U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulations, State statutes and/or municipal ordinances.

Me? When it comes to morality and code of conduct, I go along with a popular hot dog maker, "and answer to a higher authority..."

...and yes, there is no difference in abortion or capital punishment - when the state condones or accomplishes the taking of a life in situations other than self defense, there is no difference. That's why both the major parties are hypocrites in their philosophies.