Guest Author - Cynthia Phillips

I am pondering on the issues that the Right and the Left always seem to squabble about. The Right is all about pro-life, pro-gun, and the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman. While, the Left is for gay rights, abortion rights, gun control and gay marriage.

Inquiring minds may want to know what my stance is on these issues and I lean slightly to the Right. I do not agree with abortion and I believe that a fetus has a right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" just like everybody else. And, Roe vs. Wade should be overturned. But, I think that the abortion laws should only be enforced by the states and not the federal government. Gun control should be limited; I believe there are too many laws making it hard for law abiding citizens to carry a weapon for defense and/or for hunting. And, gay marriage I do not agree with as well, but again I believe that it is up to the states to decide on that issue.

Basically, I have personal beliefs on these main issues that the Right and Left seem to have conflict over. I do not engage in arguments with the Left on controversial issues such as gay marriage and abortion because to me, it is futile. Everyone is different and will do as they please—that is their right. The government has a duty to protect those rights. Also, I am a strong believer of states’ rights, and the people of the land having the privilege of voting on such issues. The federal government needs to let the people decide and not meddle.

On pondering on these issues, it made me realize how these are like fuel to the fire when it comes to the battle between the Left vs. the Right—especially during the elections. Fighting over these issues distract all Americans, Left and Right alike, from the main issues like the economy. Most people are not aware of the Federal Reserve and how it is a private bank that undermines our economy, pretty much our way of life. You need to refer to my article, It’s the Federal Reserve, Stupid, to get an idea of what this bank is all about; there is nothing "federal" about it. And if our way of life is hindered, so is the next generation. Why not come together, the Left and the Right--put a stop to this slavery—yes, I said it...slavery. We are in bondage to the elitists of this nation and fighting over those other issues are making us more divided when we should be united. Ladies and gentlemen, there is a "man behind the curtain," will we have the courage to pull it away?