text: I disagree that Americans should not propose and create a Christian Democratic Party that is lay led, ecumenical and committed to Catholic Social Teaching. The Cooperation between EKD Evangelicals, Catholics and others in Germany's Christian Democratic Parties is a great, effective accomplishment. The German economic miracle, the EU and the reunification of Germany would be unthinkable without the CDP and CDU. America's own American Solidarity Party is very much seeking to move in this direction. It is entirely lay led, ecumenical, consistent and determined. Given the wasteland before us, I and many others believe a Catholic inspired, yet open party is our best hope for a better future.