The Lesser of Two Evils

The Lesser of Two Evils
My Presidential Endorsement.

SALT LAKE CITY 22 September 2008 The following letter was issued by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 11, 2008, to be read to Church congregations throughout the United States:
Political Participation, Voting, and the Political Neutrality of the Church
As citizens we have the privilege and duty of electing office holders and influencing public policy. Participation in the political process affects our communities and nation today and in the future.
Latter-day Saints as citizens are to seek out and then uphold leaders who will act with integrity and are wise, good, and honest. Principles compatible with the gospel may be found in various political parties.
Therefore, in this election year, we urge you to register to vote, to study the issues and candidates carefully and prayerfully, and then to vote for and actively support those you believe will most nearly carry out your ideas of good government.
The Church affirms its neutrality regarding political parties, platforms, and candidates. The Church also affirms its constitutional right of expression on political and social issues.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas S. Monson
Henry B. Eyring
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
The First Presidency

It is unfortunate that so many are not really taking the counsel of our Inspired leaders. The study of the candidates seems to begin and end with "Who's against Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage?" or "He's Mormon? Well I'll vote for him then!". But we still realize that when picking between the Democratic and Republican nominees, we are looking for the lesser of the two evils. Why vote for evil at all? Obama and McCain are a mixed bag. Agreeing with the doctrine of the Church and the Constitution in some places and not in others. The U.S. Constitution has been ignored and trampled, not just for these last eight years but for generations. Lest we forget, The Constitution was established by Our Heavenly Father, and like other laws that He has established, we stray from it at great peril to ourselves.


80 And for this purpose have I established the aConstitution of this land, by the hands of wise men whom I raised up unto this very purpose, and redeemed the land by the bshedding of blood.

(Doctrine and Covenants | Section 101:80)

There is a man running for the presidency now who follows both the Constitution and the Word of God. He is Pro-Life, Pro-Gun Rights, Against Same-Sex Marriage, Opposed the Bailout, Opposes Preemptive War and is against the "Patriot" Act.
This man's name is Chuck Baldwin and he is the Constitution Party Candidate.
Our Duty is not to vote for who is popular. We do not throw our vote away by selecting a third party. We are Latter-Day Saints, we did not choose this Church because it has the most members and supporters. Otherwise we would be Catholic or Baptist. We chose it because it is True. So don't give in to the pressure to vote for who everyone else is voting for; vote for who truly stands up for your principles and the Principles of the Church. I believe that Chuck Baldwin is the Candidate who stands up for those principles. And that is why he has my vote.