Because Paul Thompson is a poli-sci major, I can’t let his column “No deacon for governor” rest without a response.

Mr. Thompson protests that, “…when people who run for office are so connected with their church that they will legislate their morality onto others, I have problems”.  In government of any type, someone must decide what the governed “ought to do.” As soon as that word “ought” appears, morality ensues.  As a political science major, surely Paul recognizes that all legislation legislates somebody’s morality!

Whether it’s cannabis, lotteries, health care or speeding that is legislated, the results will reflect the underlying morals of those voting on, or imposing, that law. Even budget priorities will reflect someone’s morals.

Like Mr. Thompson, I don’t have high hopes for the new governor, but whoever gets elected will surely govern from their own moral basis, whether it be obvious or not.

Phillip Bishop is a member of the UA faculty.