Standing At the Crossroads---Black America Speaks

I decided to make a difference by calling on black Christians to vote for George Bush because his morality, governing approach, and conservative values most aligned with theirs. The major roadblock black pastors faced in changing their voting patterns was the concern that the Republican Party could not be trusted to actually produce the compassionate conservatism that President Bush had articulated.

The large number of blacks who crossed the color line of the Democratic Party and voted for President Bush showed that dramatic changes were happening. . Many people believe that values-voters won the election for him. This trend can continue if conservative principles are presented in terms of clear economic and social values. I am specifically encouraging you to think about prioritizing policy changes in the following six areas:

1. Marriage Protection

2. Wealth Creation

3. Education Reform

4. African Relief

5. Prison Reform

6. Health Care

These six points are the basis of what I have dubbed The Black Contract With America on Moral Values. I’m seeking one million signatures before the next presidential election. The blacks and whites say that we can make a difference by bringing practical solutions to these challenging areas. The next few months my articles will zero in on each of these areas in depth. In addition, it will be important for you to know I’ve done two other things:

1. We’ve founded The High Impact Leadership Coalition which is attempting to facilitate minority leaders and church members stand for many national, conservative issues.

2. We’ve just begun a national radio program called The Truth in Black and White heard on approximately 500 radio stations.