Circle of Protection

In Obama's video, he opened that the obligation to help thy neighbor is a moral issue.  As a catholic, he believes that his religion has helped him be a better person and president.  His policy on creating a true circle of protection is his economic plan for the future.  He is asking the blessed wealthy to give just a little more so that people who are sick and poor can receive better health care.  It is morally and politically wrong to ask the already struggling citizens to give what they don't have.  By the people helping and healing each other, Obama believes the true circle of protection will be complete.

In Romney's video, he started off by stating the statistics of the poverty level in the U.S.  One in six are starving... this is a powerful and scary fact.  Romney also went along by saying that in order to help the poor and homeless, the economy needs to be restored first.  That way more jobs are created and so on and so forth.  He also said that he would aid the faith based organizations to help end poverty in the U.S.  He stands by his 5 step plan (which he did not explain) to help stimulate the economy. He ended with "...those who need our help will remain in the circle of protection".

I agree with Obama's plan to help those in aid.  He talked more about how this is a moral issue and it was very relatable to the church.  He said that he would not allow the needy to be burdened by heavy bills and taxes.  He wants to complete the circle of protection by having everybody help out.

Romney's plan seemed a little too political for me.  While the church sees poverty as a moral issue, Romney plans to treat as a political and economic issue.  He stated that his 5 step plan would create more jobs by the end of his first term.  Some people are too sick to work or under qualified to work.  Why not help end poverty before stimulating the economy? Why burden the sick and poor by aiding the rich is cutting charity taxes for the rich? While I believe Romney is a brilliant politician, I believe he needs to check his moral compass.