Framers of the Constitution were religious. They came here seeking religious freedom, to worship how, where or what they may. They did not want one national religion. The First Amendment's purpose was not to suggest citizens not use their religious beliefs to form their political views, as Hannah Aboul-Hosn stated in her column, "Bible not legitimate source for political views," Jan. 19, but rather that no one religious institution should be favored over another through the passage of law.

My political views represent what I believe to be right. Why would I not use my beliefs, whether they are religious beliefs or not, to form my political views? The opinion that law should always be based on fairness is still one's belief. Law should always be based upon what is right, even when it is not always fair.

Take the abortion issue for example. If the law were based upon the fairness of citizens, then the unborn child, who isn't a citizen, means nothing, and laws should allow the mother to make abortion decisions. If the law is based upon what is right, then abortion should not be allowed except in certain rare cases, according to my beliefs. I believe that what is right applies to everyone, not just to the people around me. Go ahead; vote according to fairness, but I vote for what I believe is right. Voting for what is right doesn't retract one's freedom to choose, rather it imposes consequences for wrong actions.