Hillary Clinton is a Human Being

I have been described as an ultra conservative and a member of the vast right wing conspiracy.  I am a Republican, a conservative Christian and the head of an international pro-family organization.  As I type those titles and labels I do so thinking of the millions of people who would say that these things are strikes against me.  I think someone like Hillary Clinton might even be one of the people that would think that way.  I don't know.

Hillary won't be my pick for President should she be one of the candidates I have to choose from come next November.  There isn't much I agree with her on where public policy is concerned.  Like so many Americans, the very thought of her causes strong emotions and opinions to well up within me.  I have stated many times to friends that I don't like her.  The truth is that I don't know her.  So, a more honest assessment would be, I don't like what I know about her politically.

On the other hand, I have to give her credit for the things she has accomplished.  She was once the most successful lawyer in Arkansas.  She is unbelievably smart.  She was the first lady of Arkansas and of America and served tirelessly beside her husband during all of those administrations.  Hillary Clinton became a Senator and is now running for President.  No slouch accomplishes all of these things.

Ironically, when I made an appointment with Senator Hillary Clinton's office last year senior level staffers were assigned to that meeting.  When I walked in, presumably as a member of the enemy camp, I was warmly welcomed, greeted and treated the entire time.  I am sure her staff hated my position on the issues I was discussing with them, but they were consummate professionals and treated me with the utmost respect.  I have been in hundreds of offices on the Hill and not all Republican ones treat me like they did.  Whatever the reason for their demeanor, I appreciated and believed it genuine.

Regardless of her accomplishments and my opinion of her politics, however, I must unequivocally denounce the names she is being called by fellow Republicans, especially those who are followers of Christ.  I have gotten one too many emails with bumper stickers calling her a bitch.  And, I was very disappointed when Senator McCain failed to stand up for a fellow Senator, Presidential rival and woman last month when one of his supporters asked, "How do we beat the bitch?"

I am sick of politics in general, but most assuredly dirty politics.  I am tired of the name calling.  We are a country very divided when it comes to social issues, policy, the war and so many other things.  But, we are nonetheless all Americans living in the greatest country in history. 

I hope Hillary Clinton doesn't become President of the United States, but if she does then I have an obligation to respect her office, authority and to pray God's very best for her.  She is, after all, a human being, a wife and a mother.  I can imagine how her daughter must feel when she hears people calling her mom these names.  I can also imagine how non-Christians feel when they see Christians calling Hillary Clinton a bitch---turned off to Christians and Christianity and skeptical of the God we serve.

If you don't like Hillary, don't vote for her.  But, for goodness sake, have some respect.