Republicans squelch individual rights

Robert J. Stedman, Las Vegas

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 | 2:02 a.m.

I find it utterly amazing that Republicans will go to the polls and vote against their best interests and those of the country as a whole. I was a registered Republican for more than 40 years, until the wrongful impeachment of President Clinton by the Republicans.

I never voted party line because it was my belief one should vote for the best candidate based on experience and the policies outlined for his term. Because this is supposed to be a democracy, the policies should include equal benefits for the general population and not be weighted in favor of big businesses.

The eight years of the Bush administration have worked to diminish the population’s individual constitutional rights, congressional oversight of the president and the governmental agencies that oversee the security and safety of the population. This is done to enhance the profits and rights of the corporations. When you vote for the Republican ideology, you are voting against your individual rights and security.

Looking at the pro-life issue, the Republicans want to revoke Roe v. Wade and make abortions illegal. I’m not an advocate of abortions; however, individuals should have the right to make this decision without consultation with anyone other than their doctor. The Republicans are hypocrites requiring pro-life, as they have no problem with the killing of innocent men, women and children while waging unnecessary wars. Give me a break.