2016 Election

[glatt]

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

My interpretation is that Carson's statement is a test in that:

Yeah, but who the hell is Carson? He's just some guy. His personal test means nothing.

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by glatt

Yeah, but who the hell is Carson? He's just some guy. His personal test means nothing.

No, he is a formal candidate of the G.O.P. as their nomination for President of the US.
As GOP Nominee for President, his "personal test" could be meaningful. (e.g., in selection of Vice President)

Otherwise, I would agree --- just as I agree or disagree with Dwellars above saying how they interpret Islam.

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

... Wanting the ballot to be open to all, but not wanting certain people elected, is not hypocrisy, it's democracy. ...

Exactly.
But that is not what Carson said. Pls read his actual words.

Closing the Presidential ballot to all Muslims because
"Islam is not consistent with the US Constitution" is,
in itself, not consistent with the 6th Amendment.

Therefore, a voting for a candidate because he/she makes such a proposal is hypocritical.

The US went through this before with the Catholic religion and JF Kennedy.
We put it behind us.