In less than 24 hours, it's become a cliche of political analysis that "moral values" as represented by opposition to abortion and gay marriage are what put the incumbent selected President over the top. And the reaction among some of my friends is that environmentalists (and other progressives) need to change their language. For example, start talking about the need for good stewardship of God's earth; talk about the immorality of poisoning kids' brains with fire retardants. There is a morality underpinning protection of the earth, and the environmental community has done significant outreach to the faith community over the last 5-10 years. But it's the progressive faith community. Does anyone have thoughts on whether environmental and health protection can be communicated to the allegedly electorally decisive evangelical community as a moral issue? I'm skeptical.
Posted by Dave at November 4, 2004 09:18 AM