In recent years much has been discussed regarding ”family values” as our society seems to be spinning almost out of control at times.  Perceived declining morality extends to our leaders, and Congress now owns its  lowest approval/popularity ratings in history.

Traditional core values have been challenged as all references to God or the Ten Commandments have been stripped from our schools, courtrooms and public square.  The ACLU even seems determined to remove “In God We Trust” form our currency.  Human life has been devalued as over 40 million abortions have been performed and Congress even demands that hard working tax payers foot the bill.

What does any of this have to do with our Congressman, Rick Boucher? 

Well, he claims “traditional Southwest Virginia values” when he runs for office while he receives a 100% approval rating from the likes of ACLU, Planned Parenthood and NEA.  His bi-annual campaign ads predictably boast of his “conservative values”  while, in Washington,  he receives a “95%’ approval rating of  “Americans for Democratic Action” - a group which advertises itself as “America’s oldest independent LIBERAL lobbying organization”.

Whom do you believe?

Based on his record in Congress, Political Action Committees such as “Club for Growth”, the “Family Research Council”, and “American Family Association” give Mr. Boucher approval ratings ”0″, “11%, and “0″ respectively.  Those groups promote:  ”traditional values, marriage and family, values human life and upholds institutions of marriage and family”.

How do other groups rate our congressman?

The American Conservative Union gives Mr. Boucher an approval rating of … “8″ (out of 100).   Concerned Women for America … “22″.  The “Eagle Forum” is a Political Action Committee whose mission is to “elect candidates at every level; and articulate conservative and pro-family policies … “.  It gives Mr. Boucher an approval rating of … “17″.

The PAC “Campaign for Working families” is a”non-partisan PAC dedicated to electing pro-family, pro-life and pro-free enterprise candidates to federal and state offices”.  It gives Mr. Boucher … “14″.

“National Journal” gives a kinder rating for Mr. Boucher on economic policy, foreign policy, and social policy.  It gives a composite score of … “37″ to our congressman.

Suthwest Virginia values?

ACLU …. 100% approval of Boucher.  American Family Association …. “0″ approval of Boucher.

You be the judge.