Real Moral Values

Finally there is a presidential candidate that is a true believer in family values and a role model in preaching how you should live your life. That candidate is John Edwards. His admirable press conference with his ailing wife, who is terminally ill with cancer, was a refreshing example of what real moral values are all about.

It’s unfortunate that moral/family values have been co-opted by a bunch of strident and virulent charlatans on the right who don’t even have their own values in order. Whether it’s Newt Gingrich hypocritically lambasting Bill Clinton’s extramarital affair while having one on his own, Ann Coulter calling Edwards a faggot to rounds of applause, or the slew of firebrand theocrats that are destroying the Republican party by using religion to divide and spread prejudice in our country, it is clear that morality does not equal ethics with this motley crew.

Some people will say Edwards should quit the campaign to attend to his wife, and that is certainly a valid point. But they jointly said they want to soldier on and not let her illness stop their campaign, and that is their decision. Best of luck and to them, along with thanks for reminding all of us what true values are.