We are all going to be learning about the Latter Day Saints, should Mitt Romney gain the nomination. One side benefit of a Mormon candidacy for the president would be sustained attention to a fascinating religious group, comprising a distinctive thread in the American tapestry. To be blunt, this is a group of people who stick to traditional values and thrive brilliantly. Their success speaks for itself, epitomized by Romney himself. The more people who look closely at the Mormons, the better off we will be. There are implications to be drawn, and nothing teaches like example. Work hard, be thrifty, save, give, emphasize family, and have kids are values that transcend any one religion.Richard Lyman Bushman, Gouverneur Morris Professor of History Emeritus at Columbia University,  writes a very illuminating essay in The New Republic (subscription required) on why George Romney's Mormon religion shouldn't be an issue in the race for the presidency. Word-for-word, it is the best...(Read Full Post)