Letter to a Frustrated Conservative

Why America has a two-party system, and how to push it in the right direction.

by Rod D. Martin
April 19, 2006

A lot of folks are upset at the Republican Congressional leadership these days, as we surely are too. Here's a representative letter and my response.

I am tired of settling for the lesser of two evils. From now on as a Christian, I will consider myself to be a Recovering Republican. I cannot stomach any more compromise. It is time for principle over pragmatism. I will continue to read your materials but am suspicious of all Christians who support the non-Christian practices of the current leading Republicans.

Dr. _______________
Professor of Philosophy
________ University

Not knowing exactly what policies are bothering you, I'm not sure how specifically I can address your concerns. However, let me throw something out there kind of broadly and see what you think of it.

We aren't happy with the Republican Congressional leadership at all. On the other hand, we're very happy on most issues with most of the Republicans in Congress, because every year most of their…