Perry: a threat to America, not just other candidates

PERRY KICKS OFF: With new campaign video, for one. As much as I'd like to be apolitical on this matter, I would be lying if I neglected to inform you that I sincerely hope this man is utterly unsuccessful in his pursuits. As far as I'm concerned, regardless of my feelings on his fiscal policy (which, in many ways, I support), it would be abhorrent for him to establish the kind of social policy of which he is an ardent proponent; after all, we're talking about a man who deemed the Texas anti-sodomy law to be 'appropriate', who supports the teaching of creationism in schools, and advocates the death penalty. (Not to mention his involvement in endorsing the Texas secession movement.) This is a man who could pose a remarkable threat to some of the freedoms many Americans value. "Mr Perry’s friends believe he never intended to run for president but now feels he has to move beyond his beloved Texas because his country is in peril. The coming months will tell whether the boy from Paint Creek could be hailed by voters as a potential national saviour," the Telegraph reports. I certainly hope not.