John Stapelton's article on 2/8 "Get Back to CPAC" and the ensuing debate on the comment boards underscore the great divide of the center-right movement in America today. But contrary to Mr. Stapleton's assertion, the boycott is not an act of cowardice, rather it is an important development for the future of the freedom movement. Why?The active boycott by groups like Heritage Foundation, Family Research Council, and Concerned Women of America has created another opportunity for dialogue about the differences between social and fiscal conservatives. For social conservatives, the stand in defense of marriage is not about exclusion but about defending the principles and moral norms that have "kept us and preserved us a nation." And there's the rub. From the tea party crowd, we hear a consistent drum beat of smaller government, lower taxes, and individual liberty. The "Don't Tread on Me" slogan has become popular again. But are these the fundamental...(Read Full Post)