My Take — Not Pope Francis’ — On a Christian Approach to
Economics and Government  I’ve been the voice of a large number
of people in government for 18 years.  During those years, I
have voted many times on economic issues. I have a couple of
beliefs about government that inform those votes — as well as
the others I cast.  1. I am the voice of the people I represent.
I must put their interests ahead of all others. At the same
time, I feel that their interests are always best served by a
just and stable government, because  2. A just and stable
government is always the greater good. Look around the world and
you will see the human suffering and death the comes from unjust
and unstable governments. My constituents deserve a
representative who works toward a just and stable government,
because that one thing will predicate for better lives for them,
all by itself.  3. Government should serve the people, not
itself and not special interests. Most elected officials today
are beamed into office on a beam of special