I'm interested in the conservative take on this

[beej]

I truly am an Independent and wish to remain that way. Increasingly, however, the Republican Party's seemingly inexorable migration to the right coupled with what I see as an increasing intransigence on matters where it would appear compromise is called for has given me pause. The following appeared in my local paper yesterday. I read it yesterday and then again this morning. I truly am interested in the views of my fellow political posters, particularly on the right, with respect to this piece. Thanks.

http://www.theday.com/article/20120808/OP03/308089954