Journeys of a Catholic Poster Girl

Seriously–the first work out of my mouth this morning, when I read the following, was, “ARGH!!!!”
The letter in today’s Columbus Dispatch–”Obama Presidency Would Be A Good Fit For Catholics”

ARGH!!!
My comments and emphases in bold.

Obama presidency would be a good fit for Catholics
Saturday, September 6, 2008 3:09 AM

While the agents of division seek to deceive Catholic voters with single issues (gee, only the MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE!) and stories of Communion denials, there is much for Catholics to look forward to with a Barack Obama presidency.

With families struggling to survive, as both parents work jobs under threats of layoffs, America needs new leadership. With health-care costs soaring and millions of Americans without health insurance, America needs a new plan.

With our country at war and relations with other countries strained, America needs a new strategy. With our educational systems failing and our children falling behind, America needs a new perspective. With our planet warming and energy costs rising, America needs to show the way.

As a Catholic going to the polls this November, I am mindful of these shared problems we face as Americans. My faith and love for my country compel me to vote for a candidate who will bring a systematic reform of No Child Left Behind.(No, your duties as a Catholic compel you to vote for the candidate who is PRO LIFE, sorry, buddy.)

As a Catholic, I am called to vote for the candidate who will bring improved access to health care for the poor and for working families. As a Catholic, I seek a candidate who supports a lowering of the federal deficit. I seek a candidate who seeks a realistic investment in alternative energy, speaking to the call I have as a Catholic to be a good steward of the environment. NO! AS a CATHOLIC, you are to seek the protection of the most vulnerable–Children in the womb! This is a non-negotiable issue, say the bishops, say the pope, says the CCC

As a Catholic watching my country from a worldview, I seek a candidate who will end the harsh interrogation of detainees and restore our respect and relations globally. As a Catholic, I seek a candidate who works to address the circumstances surrounding a woman’s decision to have an abortion and works to reduce and eliminate abortions in this country. (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

The possibility for an Obama presidency brings the prospect of a national unity not felt since the presidency of John F. Kennedy. Catholic social teaching proclaims that we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, no matter if they are rich, poor, white or black. (Gee, Catholic social teaching ALSO is TOTALLY PRO LIFE and says Abortion is a “grave sin”.)

As president, Obama will tend to the dignity of the human person. (The Man is for INFANTICIDE. That’s protecting the dignity of the human person? )We will hear his call to family, community and participation. Rights will become a priority, as will options for the poor and vulnerable. As president, Obama will bring dignity back to work and secure the rights of workers.

As our nation regains respect in the world, I believe an Obama presidency will bring solidarity to our planet, as well as care for God’s creation. These tenets and issues are part of my being, part of my faith narrative (Faith narrative?? What the heck does THAT mean?) and the reasons I will vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden this November.

Oh my. This man needs a good, solid dose of WDTPRS? and a reading of the CCC.
All of those things–the right to work, the environment, etc.–are important to Catholics. But they are not non-negotiable. Abortion is. We cannot, in good conscience, vote for a candidate who is pro-choice, never mind a candidate like Obama who supports infanticidewhere this is a solid pro-life option available.
In this election, we have that option.