If you have read any of my poetry or posts, you know that I am originally from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region. Although I moved from there 54 years ago, my accent, sports preferences, and ethos come from that region.
When I was younger, the area was a Democratic stronghold. ?my family was rock-ribbed Republicans. When we moved to the Philadelphia area, I was even chairman of the local Teen-Age Republicans. I considered myself a liberal Republican; such a thing does not even exist, and has not for some years.
I changed my views, and am a proud Democrat. so did my area of Western Pennsylvania. But that changed last Tuesday. Democrat Colin Lamb, Marine veteran, eked out a narrow win against the incumbent Rick Saccone.
Every so often I sued to be asked by people why I was a Democrat, given that I am a Lutheran pastor and in the military (now a veteran). Without meaning to, Saccone answered that question:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsYp9q3QNaQ
Being a Christian means ascribing to the Ecumenical Creeds, not a political platform. He, and others, elevate a secondary concern to ultimate status (as theologian Paul Tillich would explain it. ) I am proud that the voters of the 18th Congressional District of Pennsylvania rejected him and his views. While these special elections may not carry the same weight as a by-electio
PA 18th, I am proud of you'uns!
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