The Gargoyle Leader interviewed District 12 House candidates today.
I think Greg Kniffen knows what he is talking about;
Share your reasons for running for the Legislature. I chose to run for the state House because I felt the issues concerning South Dakota were not being addressed adequately; Too much time during our short legislative session is spent on moral issues that end up dividing our state. We need to work on issues that can really make a difference to our citizens.
But Manny Steele has some ideas all his own;
Share your reasons for running for the Legislature; I want to be an active part of the decision-making process that creates the laws of our state. These decisions affect everyone in South Dakota, including my children and grandchildren. Part of my Christian walk is being a servant to others, and that is my goal.
Hey, Manny! What does your Christianity have to do with being a legislator? As a legislator you are expected to follow the State and U.S. Constitution first. I get so tired of lawmakers injecting their religion into legislating.
Chrisitanity has EVERYTHING to do with being a responsible and wise legislator. The constitution was founded on Biblical principles by people who feared God and had morals. A person who fears God will lead this nation in the right direction. If you care for your country you would support a christian man because God is on his side. If God is on our side we will be blessed and will have nothing to fear. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
And, may I add, just because you don’t believe in God does not mean he does not exist. The Bible says that one day every knee will bow before him and every tounge confess to God. EVERY knee will bow. This includes Sadam Hussein, Obama, the queen of England, the pope, the beggar on the street, the person in the car next to you, me, you…