On Jerusalem, God and the Democratic Convention

I left politics for a reason: I was tired, down trodden and disenchanted with the whole process.

Having the opportunity to return to journalism is a blessing. Being able to speak my mind and write only what I believe for the first time in three years is freeing. More importantly, as a former editor of mine recently said, “I’m glad you’re back. You always belonged in newspapers.” Indeed, it’s like coming home.

After what happened Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, I would find it impossible to stand as a member of the Democratic Party if I were still in politics today. Not including God and Israel in the party platform in the first place was a tremendously stupid omission. However, when likely half the delegates voted not to put the language back in the platform, that would have been the line for me.

I’ve never met a single political operative on either side of the aisle who agrees with everything for which their party stands. A number of gay Republicans despise the anti-gay message of many Republican leaders. A number of pro-life Democrats despise the vigor of pro-choice Democratic leaders. But in every case, most political operatives believe in the core message of their party. They believe in the soul of their party and that, all things considered, their party has the best chance for providing prosperity and strength to the people they serve.

Were I still a political operative, I would have serious trouble saying that about the core of the Democratic Party today after witnessing what happened Wednesday.
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