I once read the words of an LDS woman who stated "I don't know much about Ron Paul, but from what I've heard, I don't want to." I couldn't help but laugh out loud at the irony for how often do LDS people hear "I don't know much about the Mormons, but from what I've heard, I don't want to."
In the same vein, it frustrates many a Mormon (and I think should frustrate anyone) to hear people say they wouldn't vote for Romney because he's a Mormon. So now a question of honest introspection... will you vote for Romney because he's a Mormon? Oh I know, he's an amazing leader, has incredible business sense, and his moral life is of unquestionable value in a candidate. But really... are you? Even in part?
Might I predict that some (not all) reading this are now saying to themselves "well, yes, perhaps. And why shouldn't I?" and coming up with reasons for which it is perfectly good sense to have that be a part of their motivation for voting for him. Please, now, set aside the knee-jerk justification stream (don't worry, we all do it all the time) and get honest with yourself. Do you really think that a person's religion-of-choice is a legitimate reason to vote for him or her? Why or why not? And how does your answer coincide with the sixth amendment which states "no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."
You may vote for whomever you wish and for whatever reason you desire. I invite you to consider your reasons openly and honestly.
