So, John McCain is the candidate and the example, we offer our children. Goof off in school, lie about others when it is good for you, ruin your opponent's character, cheat on your family members, destroy the savings of elderly people.  

For all of George Bush's faults, it was comforting to know that he was a man of faith who prayed for answers to the huge problems facing the nation. Last week, another man of faith, uniquely qualified to be president for this time and place, a man of true character, made a nearly unheard of decision to reject power for the good of the country. (Remember Washington, who to the surprise of the world, wanted only to go home after serving his country in the Revolutionary War) 

By rejecting Mitt, the Religious Right chose Wrong, some blinded by biotry, some by jealousy, some by not believing that a person could really be that "perfect."

Since the president sets the example for the rest of the country, shouldn't our first criteria for a president be "character"?  Shouldn't we be looking for the guy with the sterling resume and the "purpose driven life?"

The United States motto is still (although possibly not for long) "In God We Trust."  It would seem important that this be the motto of our president as well. We need character in our leaders.  

Mitt Romney again demonstrated character by endorsing McCain, a man who did nothing to deserve it.  John McCain should apologize to Governor Romney for the contempt he gleefully showered on him during the Primaries. Our best candidate was forced out by those who forgot the "Golden Rule" long ago.  John McCain could earn some character points as well as votes by apologizing to Mitt and his supporters. After all, humility is also sign of good character.