  A USA Today story says that urlLink those who attend church services at least once a week are more likely to vote Republican than Democratic. I must be the exception. As far as Catholics go, I think it's safe to say a lot of it has to do with abortion. At a dinner for CCD teachers, I heard this conversation: Lady 1, "I just don't know who I'm going to vote for. I mean, neither is too appealing. " Lady 2, "Yeah, but at least you know one's for abortion and one is pro-life.
" I wanted to yell, "But what about the death penalty?! What about the war!? What about social justice?! Abortion isn't the only issue where politicians go against the Vatican! " But, I didn't really feel it was my place. But I must say I was relieved to read urlLink this article that says some Catholics don't understand how people can base their vote on a single issue that was decided 30 years ago and probably won't change under new administration.
We've had a "pro-life" president for four years. And, under this "pro-life" president, we've had 700+ service men and women killed in Iraq, and while this "pro-life" man was governor more than a few people were executed in Texas. Has abortion been outlawed? No. So, it's a good thing he's in office, protecting lives. Sorry to vent. I'll try to keep my posts lighter and more pirate-related in the future. 
