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I Actually Spoke In An African-american Church Yesterday.

America Is A Conservative Country With A Small "c" - They Want Change, But They Don't Want Too Much Change Too Fast.

My View Of Christianity Is That The Hallmark Of Being A Christian Is To Reach Out To People Who Have Been Left Behind. So I Think There Was A Religious Aspect To My Decision To Support Civil Unions.

The Path To A Better Future Goes Directly Through Our Public Schools. I Have Nothing Against Private Schools, Parochial Schools And Home Schooling, And I Think That Parents With The Means And Inclination Should Choose Whatever They Believe Is Best For Their Children. But Those Choices Cannot Compete, And Cannot Come At The Expense Of What Has Been -- And What Must Always Be -- The Great Equalizer In Our Society, A Free And Equal Public Education.

Prison Is An Important Part Of Life. We Can't Have Violent People Running Around In The Streets. (3 Out Of 4 Federal Prisoners Are Serving Time For Non-violent Crimes.) Most Competent And Qualified Kindergarden Teachers Can Tell You Who The 5 Kids Are In His Or Her Class Likely To Wind Up In Prison 15 - 20 Years From Now.