Comments on: The Allen County Right to Life PAC Candidate Endorsements

By: Jim Howard

Jim Howard — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:29:19 +0000

Okay, I am rather busy answering questions here but keep them coming you guys. I want to answer questions. I support the Defense of Marriage Amendment. That wasn’t so hard! Mahlon: your turn?

By: Samwise

Samwise — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:31:37 +0000

How about you Mr. Howard? What is your stand on the Defense of Marriage Amendment? You seem to be pretty vocal here on other things.

By: Samwise

Samwise — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:46:04 +0000

How long does it take to say that I support the Federal Defense of
Marriage Amendment? What is the controversy here, Mr. Houlihan? Granny J? What is exactly the political misstep? It isn’t about tolerance. Its about Common Law Marriage and its definition. Its about Polygamy in Texas. Marrying 9 year olds. Its about Brother and Sister marrying–incest. Its about man and man, woman and woman, man and dog defined marriages. I am sure all of these things are titilating to Mr. Roach but they are Anarchist as well. Flexibility does not mean trashing the basis of Civilization like a crazy man and crazed is the man that makes this his cause. I think it would be called Principled Anarchy?

By: david c roach

david c roach — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:17:51 +0000

thank you ,dan! now I know who I’m NOT going to vote for. the ACRL endorsement is the kiss of death to moderate, centrist, electable candidates. Unless you can tell me just exactly what gay rights, or abortion, or such has anything to do with local county council- unless the rtl’s “taliban’s goal is to block any centrist, mainstream candidates that may even agree with them on a few issues- from getting into ANY public office. the RTL’s are about as flexible, and practical as AL QAEDA- who’s followers/adherents/hangers on -never bombed any abortion clinics. (principled terrorism?)
besides, whats so wrong with anal sex between consenting adults. saying its sinful, and soooo wrong, makes it just sooo much better..( stinkfinger giggles!)

By: Hetero-Republican

Hetero-Republican — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:40:41 +0000

When the 3 county council members were asked at breakfast if they supported Domestic Partnership Benefits (gay and lesbian) Howard and Buskirk emphatically stated they were against it. Howard's explanation was undoubtedly the best taking us back 2000 years and explaining the detrimental havoc that could result if it were allowed. Strangely, Houlihan dodged the question and gave a non-relevant answer, which leads me to believe that he's in favor of it. Makes me wonder if he's listed with the Log Cabin Republicans.

By: Squarefinger

Squarefinger — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:50:40 +0000

Granny,

Sandra Houlihan is not running. Mahlon Houlihan is not Sandra Houlihan. I think the ACRL PAC indicated that the responses to the survey questions were only one factor for consideration not the factor.

DNA is not enough for me, experience and accomplishment in this case is a better measure. I would agree with the commentary that Jim Howard is certainly more qualified. I think people need to realize that the County Council is going to become a bigger player in local Government with the passing of the property tax reform bill and the recent recommendations made by the Governor’s commission on reforming local Government. In view of that we need to elect the most qualified candidates that will embrace and implement that change for the mutual benefit of City and County residents alike. I think Jim Howard is the best choice.

Here is Jim Howard in his own words, you be the judge:

http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080424/EDITORIAL/804240333

By: Samwise

Samwise — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:07:12 +0000

Would Mahlon support the Federal Defense of Marriage Amendment? Simple question… Yes or No. He may not be in a position to do it but Council is a bully pulpit as Granny J should well know. I expect an answer to this question, soon. No answer is an answer, Mr. Houlihan and it ties you squarely to the Human Rights Campaign of Fort Wayne.

By: GrannyJ

GrannyJ — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:03:28 +0000

Mahlon Houlihan is a conservatice, pro-life Republican. He was not endorsed by ACRTL and that is a shame. He answered the questions exactly like the 3 Council members they endorsed. In fact, he answered more pro-life than Cong. Mark Souder who had an exception for “the life of the mother”. Mahlon is the son of Sandra Houlihan who served for 18 years on the Allen County Council and was one of the most outspoken in defense of the taxpayers of Allen County. She went over the budget line-by-line and made all department heads accountable. I’m sure Mahlon Houlihan will follow her example and be a watchdog for Allen County residents. May 6 vote for Houlihan for Alllen County Council at Large.

By: Squarefinger

Squarefinger — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:50:45 +0000

Inquiring-

An indication may be found in his survey response.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/news/sections/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsLang=en&newsId=20080423006301

Click on Smart Multimedia Gallery, Document, ACRL 2008 Voter Guide

By: Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Inquiring Minds Want to Know — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:53:27 +0000

Is Mahlon Houlihan pro-life? Where does he stand on homosexual rights issues? Does anyone know if he is a conservative or moderate Republican?