A PREGNANT CHAD By John Hannah

       At last count, before we went to press there were 3 separate counts of the ballot in Florida and George W. Bush won each of those 3 counts. However, with Al Gore trying to win the election by a pregnant chad, I'm not sure how this election will turn out.

       One thing I am sure of is that the Lord instructs us to pray for those in authority. We may or may not like them but we're instructed to pray for them.

       Several thousand years ago in Egypt, when Pharaoh used his power to oppress the Hebrew slaves, God still found a way to get glory through that hard-hearted ruler. So, whether our new president is Al Gore, George Bush or Pharaoh himself, God can get the glory if we pray.

       So in light of the 2000 presidential election, I will use the rest of this column to remind you of the differences between Al Gore and George Bush, so that you will be better equipped to pray. God, please bless America!

Al Gore Opposes

George W.	ISSUES	Bush (R)		(D)
Supports	Emphasizing Free Enterprise Solutions to Social Problems	Opposes
Opposes	Control of Public Education by Powerful Unions	Supports
Supports	Educational Choice for Parents (Vouchers)	Opposes
Opposes	Unrestricted Abortion on Demand	Supports
Opposes	Increased Taxes on Coal & Oil (BTU Tax)	Supports
Supports	Elimination of the Marriage Penalty Tax	Opposes
Supports	Elimination of the Death Tax	Opposes
Supports	Banning Partial Birth Abortions	Opposes
Opposes	Public Financing of Abortions	Supports
Federal Firearms Registration & Licensing of Gun Owners	Supports
Opposes	Adoption of Children by Homosexuals	No Response
Supports	Prescription Drug Benefits For Medicare Recipients	Supports
Opposes	Placing US Troops Under UN Control	No Response
Supports	Federal Tort Reform & Conservative Judges	Opposes
Supports	Allowing Younger Workers to Invest a Portion of Their Social Security Tax in a Private Account	Opposes