Such a slacker

I feel despondent, even, that I didn't post here... yesterday. Blogging is terribly addictive. To make up for my most heinous, and inexusable, inactivity yesterday, I thought I'd give someone something pretty heavy to read.

One of the reasons I didn't vote for Bush this past election was that I felt pretty strongly that his religion shouldn't be an aspect of his administration. Sure, he can have one. He can practice his religion as appropriate, and I expect it to be a part of his decision making process. I even think it's cool that people know his religion before they vote. Helps figure out what we're in for.

I disagree with giving out government money to specific religious organizations, particularly when it's going to exclude certain religions. A friend of mine is pagan, and practices independently. Is he getting fundage from the government? No. Nor should he. Suddenly everyone would be an independent religion and asking for a tax refund.

Actually, that's not a bad thought. But I digress. Often.

Back to Bush: the volley headed back my way was along the lines that separation of church and state isn't garaunteed by any document that the U.S. government uses as a foundation. I dug around and found that this is true, but...

Imagine that Bush was Hindi, or Muslim. Can you fathom the backlash that would've occured from the body of hardcore Christians in this country? Would it be right if he sent government money to help Mecca out? Or sent government money to mosques? And, of course, he would've been crucified after 9/11.

Along similar, and perhaps more realistic, lines: Pagans. Many of us Xers have known a few, and it's possible that one gets into office. Especially if that one is reasonable and good looking. It worked for Clinton, and he wasn't much on either.

The inability of some/most conservatives to look further into issues before them might well cripple them in the long run. Of course, the need to look too deeply into issues might do the same to liberals. We must seek balance.

In the case of religion, I thought we had it. Separation of church and state is more than just a good idea. It's common sense.