I applaud the Utah Monthly for making this decision to stand against what (whom) is truly a danger to our constitutional government. Some people dismiss the threat by saying that they are not voting for the man, but for policies they agree with. But that is a cover for not taking their responsibilities as citizens seriously. You cannot, as a Latter-day Saint, vote for your interests if those interests do harm to countless others. Whatever conservative "values" Trump has, have more to do with his business deals, and his macho attitude, and little to do with real philosophical values. Utahsn should uphold their "Utah values" and think about others rather than their own bottom line, and should admit to themselves that voting for Trump is simply a way to express, in the solitude of the voting booth, their harsh attitude toward their fellowmen, and those who have less. Plainly said, Latter-day Saints have no legitimate reason for voting for the man. Abortion, LGBTQ and taxes issues are not good enough reasons to destroy this nation. And, please, Trump is no Captain Moroni. If you don't believe me, read the Book of Mormon.
Over the years some conservative Republicans have asserted that it is impossible for a Latter-day Saint to reconcile their religious beliefs and their membership in the Church with being or voting as a Democrat. Amazing how easily the Democrats put the shoe on the other foot when it serves their rhetorical interests.
Now you cannot be a good Latter-day Saint if you vote for Trump? I don't accept that, just as I don't accept the "You can't be a Mormon and vote Democrat."
This is a superb editorial and one that properly notes the profound differences between the shortcomings of President Biden and the shortcomings of Former President Trump. While President Biden may lack good leadership and execution traits and will likely be assigned by history to the ranks of mediocre American Presidents, joining Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan, Former President Trump’s moral, ethical, and criminal problems are in a category that makes him truly unique among American Presidents. Professor Phillips’ article misses this key point, but the Utah Monthly gets it right. In support of this assertion, I would cite you to a recent brief amicus curiae by Retired Judge J. Michael Luttig. See: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-719/299107/20240129171610494_23-719_Amici%20Brief.pdf.
Verily, Former President Trump is a clear and present danger to Republic and should be treated as such.
I am a Virginian and have always admired how citizens in the state of Utah have been able to fuse morality with American constitutional governance. It is my hope that they can help lead our nation away from the abyss of a second Trump presidency.
This is fantastic - reminds me of the doctrine Lincoln urged us to preach in 1838:
“As the patriots of seventy-six did to the support of the Declaration of Independence, so to the support of the Constitution and Laws, let every American pledge his life, his property, and his sacred honor;--let every man remember that to violate the law, is to trample on the blood of his father, and to tear the character of his own, and his children's liberty.
Let reverence for the laws, be breathed by every American mother, to the lisping babe, that prattles on her lap--let it be taught in schools, in seminaries, and in colleges; let it be written in Primers, spelling books, and in Almanacs;--let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislative halls, and enforced in courts of justice.
And, in short, let it become the political religion of the nation; and let the old and the young, the rich and the poor, the grave and the gay, of all sexes and tongues, and colors and conditions, sacrifice unceasingly upon its altars.”
Oh. So serious, yet still unproven, allegations against a Republican candidate are "indeed a cause for grave concern," but serious-and-still-unproven allegations against a *Democrat* candidate are mere "thoroughly politicized" and "flimsy and disingenuous allegations."
Message recieved.
I view this upcoming November election to be something of a Sophie's Choice, but it's hard to take Utah Monthly seriously when it glosses over, diminishes, and dismisses the various serious allegations against Pres. Biden.
How does Trump damage our Constitutional system? NOTHING has been proven about anything the Dems have brought against him. On the other hand, Biden had classified papers in his garage and
they were stolen by who knows who, but the boxes were found far away and had been rummaged through. NOW that is serious business. He never had permission at any time to take classified papers out of the White House when he was a Congressman OR a Vice President. Trumps were locked up with guards watching over them, and he was allowed because he WAS President. SOOO much more with the Biden family and the money they got from our adversaries. ALL was known by the FBI.
OHHHHHHH how funny it is to have my comment taken off because it didn't agree with the person who wrote the article. What were you afraid of - People may start using their own mind and look for the truth?
I applaud the Utah Monthly for making this decision to stand against what (whom) is truly a danger to our constitutional government. Some people dismiss the threat by saying that they are not voting for the man, but for policies they agree with. But that is a cover for not taking their responsibilities as citizens seriously. You cannot, as a Latter-day Saint, vote for your interests if those interests do harm to countless others. Whatever conservative "values" Trump has, have more to do with his business deals, and his macho attitude, and little to do with real philosophical values. Utahsn should uphold their "Utah values" and think about others rather than their own bottom line, and should admit to themselves that voting for Trump is simply a way to express, in the solitude of the voting booth, their harsh attitude toward their fellowmen, and those who have less. Plainly said, Latter-day Saints have no legitimate reason for voting for the man. Abortion, LGBTQ and taxes issues are not good enough reasons to destroy this nation. And, please, Trump is no Captain Moroni. If you don't believe me, read the Book of Mormon.
Over the years some conservative Republicans have asserted that it is impossible for a Latter-day Saint to reconcile their religious beliefs and their membership in the Church with being or voting as a Democrat. Amazing how easily the Democrats put the shoe on the other foot when it serves their rhetorical interests.
Now you cannot be a good Latter-day Saint if you vote for Trump? I don't accept that, just as I don't accept the "You can't be a Mormon and vote Democrat."
This is a superb editorial and one that properly notes the profound differences between the shortcomings of President Biden and the shortcomings of Former President Trump. While President Biden may lack good leadership and execution traits and will likely be assigned by history to the ranks of mediocre American Presidents, joining Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan, Former President Trump’s moral, ethical, and criminal problems are in a category that makes him truly unique among American Presidents. Professor Phillips’ article misses this key point, but the Utah Monthly gets it right. In support of this assertion, I would cite you to a recent brief amicus curiae by Retired Judge J. Michael Luttig. See: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-719/299107/20240129171610494_23-719_Amici%20Brief.pdf.
Verily, Former President Trump is a clear and present danger to Republic and should be treated as such.
I am a Virginian and have always admired how citizens in the state of Utah have been able to fuse morality with American constitutional governance. It is my hope that they can help lead our nation away from the abyss of a second Trump presidency.
This is fantastic - reminds me of the doctrine Lincoln urged us to preach in 1838:
“As the patriots of seventy-six did to the support of the Declaration of Independence, so to the support of the Constitution and Laws, let every American pledge his life, his property, and his sacred honor;--let every man remember that to violate the law, is to trample on the blood of his father, and to tear the character of his own, and his children's liberty.
Let reverence for the laws, be breathed by every American mother, to the lisping babe, that prattles on her lap--let it be taught in schools, in seminaries, and in colleges; let it be written in Primers, spelling books, and in Almanacs;--let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislative halls, and enforced in courts of justice.
And, in short, let it become the political religion of the nation; and let the old and the young, the rich and the poor, the grave and the gay, of all sexes and tongues, and colors and conditions, sacrifice unceasingly upon its altars.”
Oh. So serious, yet still unproven, allegations against a Republican candidate are "indeed a cause for grave concern," but serious-and-still-unproven allegations against a *Democrat* candidate are mere "thoroughly politicized" and "flimsy and disingenuous allegations."
Message recieved.
I view this upcoming November election to be something of a Sophie's Choice, but it's hard to take Utah Monthly seriously when it glosses over, diminishes, and dismisses the various serious allegations against Pres. Biden.
Allegations against Biden have been proven. Where have you been?
How does Trump damage our Constitutional system? NOTHING has been proven about anything the Dems have brought against him. On the other hand, Biden had classified papers in his garage and
they were stolen by who knows who, but the boxes were found far away and had been rummaged through. NOW that is serious business. He never had permission at any time to take classified papers out of the White House when he was a Congressman OR a Vice President. Trumps were locked up with guards watching over them, and he was allowed because he WAS President. SOOO much more with the Biden family and the money they got from our adversaries. ALL was known by the FBI.
OHHHHHHH how funny it is to have my comment taken off because it didn't agree with the person who wrote the article. What were you afraid of - People may start using their own mind and look for the truth?