Originally posted by: DanceMan
Originally posted by: Condor
Originally posted by: Harvey
Originally posted by: raildogg
is there a problem with this?
Believing in the 10 commandments is a good thing.
Yes, there is a problem with it if those who believe in the 10 commandments as an expression of their religion use the power of government to enforce their beliefs on others with other beliefs.
Judges always force someones beliefs on someone else. That is the job. I don't like seatbelts. If I am pulled over, the judge will force someones elses belief on me and fine me for a seatbelt violation. You saying you disagree with that?
Yep, because you based your argument on at least one fallacy. First of all, judges don't 'force their beliefs' on anybody. They are supposed to 'interpret' the law. Law is made by your elected representatives. If you don't like it, then you have the ability to address your elected representatives about it. You can even vote for/against him/her in the next election. Apparently, there are enough of your fellow citizens that either approve of, or more likely don't care (which is the same as approve if you don't notify your elected officials) about the seatbelt law. You should apply your wrath to them. And, if you don't like it, why don't you run for office and do something about it?
Now, however, Roy Moore is doing the right thing by trying to get his beliefs accepted by running for office (although I don't agree at all with his stance on this issue). It would be interesting to see what happens next. To me, he's a one issue candidate, and a good opponent should grill him about what else is he going to do for the state besides tie them up in expensive legal knots for the next few years, none of which will likely be in the state's favor.
DanceMan