Christians and religious individuals are quickly demonized and not tolerated by the dogmatic left if their views differ.

Mercedes Schlapp

We are becoming a society where traditional values and free speech are being diminished and the religious are viewed as having a backward mentality.

Mercedes Schlapp

The questions of traditional and redefined marriage are highly emotional and a difficult and sensitive topic. Living in the D.C. area and having gay friends and colleagues, I find the topic difficult to discuss and sometimes even difficult write about for fear that I will be judged.

Mercedes Schlapp

Legal immigrants deserve respect for following the laws of our nation and completing the process. This is not an extreme concept. It is a matter of simply protecting our nation's sovereignty and knowing who is coming into our nation.

Mercedes Schlapp

Mr. Trump wants citizens of other nations to know that there is a legal process that needs to be followed, and that that process is only way to come to America.

Mercedes Schlapp

I understand the stress of finding quality and affordable childcare while paying high taxes. I also understand that many working moms struggle to make ends meet and balance their family and work life. These moms are the hard-working Americans who want to keep their jobs but also do the best they can for their children.

Mercedes Schlapp

Many social conservatives want to encourage married couples to have children, and it is becoming increasingly difficult if the couple feels strapped and concerned with being penalized by their employer for having children.

Mercedes Schlapp

For too long, Republicans have surrendered the issue of family policy to the Democrats.

Mercedes Schlapp

Politicians need to stop picking sides and come up with bold solutions where the safety and security of all citizens become a priority.

Mercedes Schlapp

Do liberals think nations such as Canada, Japan, Britain and Australia are pursuing 'racist' immigration policies? All have had merit-based immigration systems in place for decades.

Mercedes Schlapp

For too long the U.S. immigration system has focused on accepting low-skilled immigrants. Basic economics tells us that the surge of low-skilled workers depresses wages and harms the prospects of American workers.

Mercedes Schlapp

While low-skilled immigrants have a place in our economy, a greater priority needs to be placed on attracting high-skilled immigrants to match the economy's needs.

Mercedes Schlapp

Pat Buchanan's challenge to George H.W. Bush in 1992 helped elect Democrat Jimmy Carter.

Mercedes Schlapp

It takes bold direction and leadership to heal a divided nation.

Mercedes Schlapp

A campaign adviser can change the outside appearance of the candidate, but the ideology and personality of the candidate remains the same.

Mercedes Schlapp

The Clinton Foundation scandal raises a larger question: How can we trust Hillary Clinton with running our nation if she cannot even successfully manage her own foundation?

Mercedes Schlapp

I have worked with President Trump for two years and he is not a racist. He is a compassionate man whose policies have focused on the minority community.

Mercedes Schlapp

The majority of immigrants are in search of a better life for their families or are seeking safety by leaving violent and corrupt countries.

Mercedes Schlapp

Is Trump correct that we should stop the flow of illegal immigrants? Yes, but again, words matter, and there is a way to engage voters on this issue without creating fear and insulting many hard-working Hispanics who love this country.

Mercedes Schlapp

Mercedes Schlapp Quotes

Christians and religious individuals are quickly demonized and not tolerated by the dogmatic left if their views differ.

We are becoming a society where traditional values and free speech are being diminished and the religious are viewed as having a backward mentality.

The questions of traditional and redefined marriage are highly emotional and a difficult and sensitive topic. Living in the D.C. area and having gay friends and colleagues, I find the topic difficult to discuss and sometimes even difficult write about for fear that I will be judged.

Legal immigrants deserve respect for following the laws of our nation and completing the process. This is not an extreme concept. It is a matter of simply protecting our nation's sovereignty and knowing who is coming into our nation.

Mr. Trump wants citizens of other nations to know that there is a legal process that needs to be followed, and that that process is only way to come to America.

Many social conservatives want to encourage married couples to have children, and it is becoming increasingly difficult if the couple feels strapped and concerned with being penalized by their employer for having children.

For too long, Republicans have surrendered the issue of family policy to the Democrats.

Politicians need to stop picking sides and come up with bold solutions where the safety and security of all citizens become a priority.

Do liberals think nations such as Canada, Japan, Britain and Australia are pursuing 'racist' immigration policies? All have had merit-based immigration systems in place for decades.

For too long the U.S. immigration system has focused on accepting low-skilled immigrants. Basic economics tells us that the surge of low-skilled workers depresses wages and harms the prospects of American workers.

While low-skilled immigrants have a place in our economy, a greater priority needs to be placed on attracting high-skilled immigrants to match the economy's needs.

Pat Buchanan's challenge to George H.W. Bush in 1992 helped elect Democrat Jimmy Carter.

It takes bold direction and leadership to heal a divided nation.

A campaign adviser can change the outside appearance of the candidate, but the ideology and personality of the candidate remains the same.

The Clinton Foundation scandal raises a larger question: How can we trust Hillary Clinton with running our nation if she cannot even successfully manage her own foundation?

I have worked with President Trump for two years and he is not a racist. He is a compassionate man whose policies have focused on the minority community.

The majority of immigrants are in search of a better life for their families or are seeking safety by leaving violent and corrupt countries.

Is Trump correct that we should stop the flow of illegal immigrants? Yes, but again, words matter, and there is a way to engage voters on this issue without creating fear and insulting many hard-working Hispanics who love this country.