Circle Of Protection

The Circle of Protection is a religious group that works to end poverty. They believe that America needs programs to assist the poor and vulnerable. Both presidential candidates were asked about their views on poverty and programs that work towards its end. Mr. Romney had a chance to speak about his views about poverty and his plans to end it. Romney said that he wishes to work with religious groups to end poverty. He said that he has a 5 year plan to help reduce the poverty rate. He believes that the end of poverty is linked to the health and strength of the economy If elected, he plans to create job programs that will create 12 million new jobs by 2016 to boost the economy. He believes that these jobs will help many people get back on their feet and out of poverty. He also says that he is a proponent of the entitlement programs as long as they are need based. Romney plans to cut budgets in order to be able to afford his plan; however, he believes that the budget cuts will not have a big effect because of the boosted economy. President Obama also had a chance to speak on his views on ending poverty. Mr. Obama promises to continue to create a faith-based administration, if reelected. He also believes we must rebuild our economy to be profitable and get out of poverty, but his vision is slightly different from Mr. Romney's. Obama says that the key to rebuilding the economy is rebuilding the people, slowly. He says that tax breaks for the upper class will only hurt the middle and lower classes, the people who need the most financial support. He proposes a balanced budget that allows America to create jobs with better wages, while still boosting the economy.Obama is different from Romney in this sense because Romney's plan is faster, and possibly more direct. Obama's plan is slower because he believes that his slower plan will benefit those who need financial assistance. Both candidates show great faith and spirituality. Both Romney and Obama are committed to ending poverty and raising up the lowly.In this way, both are committed to upholding Catholic social teachings of charity and justice.Obama speaks of brotherhood and sisterhood and reaching out to help our brothers and sisters, like the Catholic Church teaches. Romney speaks of reaching out to help those who are in need. Both candidates present principles of Catholic Social Teaching, but one cannot help notice the political background of their statements. Romney makes statements more favorable to republicans such as tax cuts and budget cuts. Obama talks about more programs for the poor and keeping taxes low for the middle and lower classes. I think that it is important to realize these political backgrounds while examining candidates and their views.