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"We engage in the election the same as in any other principle: you are to vote for good men, and if you do not do this it is a sin: to vote for wicked men. it would be sin. Choose the good and refuse the evil. Men of false principles have preyed upon us like wolves upon helpless lambs. Damn the rod of tyranny; curse it. Let every man use his liberties according to the Constitution. Don't fear man or devil; electioneer with all people, male and female, and exhort them to do the thing that is right. We want a President of the U. S., not a party President, but a President of the whole people; for a party President disfranchises the opposite party. Have a President who will maintain every man in his rights."
- Hyrum Smith, April 8, 1844, General Conference Report, History of the Church, Volume 6, Chapter 15, page 323.
Sear the above quote squarely into the forefront of your mind, and then watch, not just read, but watch and listen to Ezra Taft Benson speaking as an Apostle of Jesus Christ during the April, 1972 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Benson delivers a stirring address titled Civic Standards for the Faithful Saints. One highlight is transcribed below. I urge you with all the energy of my soul, praying for the power of God unto the convincing of men, that you ponder these things and realign your views and your allegiances accordingly.
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"The position of this Church on the subject of communism has never changed. We consider it the greatest Satanical threat to the peace, prosperity, and spread of God's word among man, that exists on the face of the earth.
Fortunately, we have materials to help us face this threat, such as:
President [David O.] McKay's booklet of Statements on Communism and the Constitution of the United States [1964],
Cleon Skousen's book, The Naked Communist [1958], which we were advised to read.
Some other fine books by LDS authors attempting to awaken and inform us of our duty are such as:
Prophets, Principles and National Survival [by Jerreld L. Newquist, 1964],
Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen [by H. Verlan Andersen, 1968], and
The Elders of Israel and the Constitution [by Jerome Horowitz, 1970].
But the greatest handbook for freedom in this fight against communism and other evils is The Book of Mormon.
There is no conspiracy theory in the Book of Mormon. It is a conspiracy fact. And along this line, I would highly recommend to you a new book entitled None Dare Call It Conspiracy, by Gary Allen, [1971]."
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Direct link to video:
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1972/04/civic-standards-for-the-faithful-saints?lang=eng&media=video
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