Morality
71% of voters strongly agree that "Americans are becoming too materialistic," including 71% of Democrats, 70% of Independents, and 72% of Republicans. (92% total agree.)
68% of voters strongly agree that the "government should be committed to the common good and put the public’s interest above the privileges of the few." (85% total agree.)
73% of Democrats, 62% of Independents, and 67% of Republicans strongly agree with a common good focus for government. A similar percentage of voters (68%) strongly agree that "government should uphold the basic decency and dignity of all and take greater steps to help the poor and disadvantaged in America." (89% total agree.)
This should be the bedrock of what Public institutions are all about, and instead Bush is pushing a MF constitutional amendment (chance of happening: null) to ban gay marriage.
You know, it annoys me how Republicans get to be the family values people. What's better for a family? Not having the dudes who love eachother and live down the block get legal recognition, or having some fucking health care? Is it learning about "intelligent design" or having one parent with a job that can support the family financial so that both don't have to work full-time? Sheesh.