Because I'm the father and I said so

Coral Ridge Ministries in Florida, a giant of the Right, took a poll of its members (with all kinds of leading questions), asking about the threats to the spiritual health of the nation. This should be in no way thought of as an unbiased, scientific survey. Naturally, the ACLU was chosen by 96% of the participants as being a threat to the nation's spiritual health. Other questions asked how alarmed the members should be (very). None of it had anything to do with what anyone else would consider Christian values. As biased as it is, it allows a glimpse into the Right's culture: They fear the modern world of free thinkers who are out to get them. They are hostile to most of the instruments of democracy, especially Congress and Courts because of the emphasis on multiplicity of opinion and on crating compromise to protect all Americans. The exception is the presidency because that office doesn't have to compromise, he (never a she in this world) is one voice and can act as the Stern Father, ready to seize control and bring the rest of government and America into line.