When papers use the shorthand term "moral values", it's a tribute
to the success the Republicans have had in framing issues such that
only issues that accord with their version of "morality" are
considered moral.
George Lakoff explains the differing moralities that underlie
conservative and liberal/progressive philosophy in his book "Moral
Politics". He goes on at great length about the need to frame the
debates on issues in ways that promote your side. This is the great
success that Republicans have had, that they frame the debates in
such a way that "moral values" means "no gay marriage" and such.
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