Building the Conservative Party, a new political party, was never going to be easy. It requires people that are inherently builders, people with the long view. Our volunteers are wonderful, they understand the obstacles and are challenged to overcome them. I’ve been doing this stuff a long time and thought I recognized most of the obstacles. But I must confess, after recently reading many thoughtful essays about the changing culture of America today, I see another one.
No longer do we have “Right vs. Wrong.” Or, “Good vs. Evil.” Or, “Lawful vs. Unlawful.” In other words, absolutes. Everything is a shade of gray. Which means, I fear, we no longer have that traditional audience of real Conservatism which embraces many absolutes. Case in point.
The Conservative Party believes as complete and unconditional that marriage is made by one man and one woman. No gray.
The Conservative Party believes as complete and unconditional that abortion is intrinsically wrong. No gray.
There are more. Consequently, think for a moment, if everything is “gray” have we reached the point where the value of political parties is eroding to becoming meaningless? If all opinion is “gray,” are there any bold colors of opinion?
Measure yourself. Are you a “gray?”