Showing a Little Ankle
David and Sarah discuss the Supreme Court's decision in Ramos v. Louisiana that held that the Constitution requires unanimous jury verdicts for convictions in criminal cases, a federal court's decision that upheld Michigan's independent redistricting commissions, and David responds to comments on his Sunday newsletter.
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I was highly interested in hearing the last section on the comments from the Sunday piece. I thought David defended his article well. However, just like I was disappointed in Jonah's focus on some of his negative commenters, I was here disappointed in the role play - Sarah taking the position of the articles critics. It appears to be a theme for writers who respond to their commenters. The negative comments get all the attention. I've seen it here and I've seen it elsewhere. The positive and supportive responses never get a mention.
Perhaps this approach is better for ratings. Perhaps I just need to get over it. But I still don't understand it.
Thank you David French for your consistency and clarity on the question of morality in leadership and Trump. I entirely agree with you on the facts of Trump's fitness and the importance of morality. I think your message needs to be heard, and I'm glad you're still proclaiming it.
That being said, I recall that the apostle Paul appealed to Caesar, a ruler that was certainly rotten to the core. I don't think there's hypocrisy in saying "morality matters and immoral leaders are worse than moral leaders" and also saying "I have a small bit of influence in this election, and I'm going to try to move toward the best of whatever and however many options I have".
I see Al Mohler being very consistent on those points, and it's how I operate at well. It is true that a lot of evangelicals got out over their skis with their rhetoric in the Clinton years. It is also true that the Jerry Falwell Jr's of the world seem to have abandoned all formerly held principles in the quest for power. I don't think that means the Christian Trump voter is necessarily being unfaithful.