# Election Prayer and Concerns Ahead of the 2020 Vote
*2020-11-03*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke discuss the upcoming election, share a prayer for the nation, and examine the issues they believe Joe Biden has not fully disclosed, especially regarding the Supreme Court, health care, and national security.

## Opening Remarks

Bill greets listeners and notes that tomorrow is Election Day. Both hosts have already voted and are ready for the results. They introduce a special prayer for the nation that John will lead shortly.

## Prayer for the Nation

John leads a prayer: “We acknowledge you, Lord, as the ruler of individuals, nations, and governments. We thank you for the privilege of political participation and for a law higher than any human law. May your people awaken to the truth that politics is not salvation, but a means to serve you. May the hands that lift up prayer also lift the ballot, and may the eyes that read Scripture also read the ballot names. Grant us a commitment to justice, the sanctity of marriage and family, the dignity of every human life, and the truth that human rights begin at conception. May we be faithful citizens who love you above all.”

## What Biden Has Not Said

Bill lists several concerns:
• Supreme Court “packing” – Biden has spoken of a committee to study the issue, but the hosts fear this is a pretext for a political agenda.
• Medicare for All – They argue that extending universal coverage to illegal immigrants would strain the system, citing personal anecdotes about Canada’s health care.
• Assisted suicide – They claim Canada’s legalization of medical aid in dying could become a model.
• Tax increases and border security – They warn that higher taxes and open‑border policies could threaten safety and economic stability.
• Terrorist attacks in France and Vienna – They contrast these events with what they see as a lack of strong immigration controls under a Biden administration.

## Comparing Trump and Biden on Security and Health

The hosts praise Trump’s efforts to strengthen intelligence, rebuild the military, and enforce border security. They criticize Biden for allegedly lacking a clear plan on COVID‑19 vaccines, mask mandates, and lockdowns, while also noting that the vaccine rollout plan is already in place through the private sector and the Department of Health and Human Services.

## Health‑Care Policy Details

They review a long list of health‑care proposals, many from the Biden platform, including:
• Public option and expanded affordable coverage
• Increased tax credits for higher‑income families
• Medicaid expansion in states that rejected it
• Eliminating surprise billing and out‑of‑network charges
• Lowering prescription‑drug prices and allowing importation
• Accelerated generic drug approval and “right‑to‑try” legislation
• Telehealth expansion, support for rural hospitals, and opioid‑crisis initiatives.
The hosts express skepticism that these measures will benefit existing Medicare beneficiaries, fearing dilution of resources and preferential treatment for illegal immigrants.

## Final Predictions and Closing Prayer

John predicts a record turnout and a clear contrast between the two parties, describing one as a “party of hate” and the other as focused on unity. Both hosts express confidence that Trump will win, citing alleged polling in Pennsylvania. They conclude with a prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, asking for protection for themselves, their families, and the nation.

*Our civic duty is to pray, stay informed, and vote in accordance with our Catholic conscience.*