2010-10-21, 09:49 AM
Kurtle Wrote:There is no separation of church and state in the Constitution, neither implied or explicit. The First Amendment is constantly interpreted that way incorrectly due to a bad representation of a letter by Thomas Jefferson to a the Danbury Baptists regarding whether the government would be heavily involved in their practice. The metaphor "wall of separation" was used to describe how no government can dictate how a religion works, yet they can still be involved in supporting that religion and their schools.
Heavily biased Wikipedia Link-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_..._and_state
Just because the Supreme Court has continually interpreted it that way does not mean that is how it was intended by the Framers. Many of the Framers, including Hamilton and Madison, wanted a national religion, but they all agreed it would be best if no religion was treated as more important or enforced upon the masses. That clause "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" only states that no government can endorse a religion and exclude other religions from being established.
Please do some actual research instead of voting for a candidate based on their party and little snippets on the news. Actually view their proposed policies and see why exactly they should be the better candidate. Christine is a little crazy, and I do agree there is most likely a better candidate, but there is no need to ridicule her for being accurate and hating her views because of your bias.
Voting is extremely important and allows us to check the government and have a voice. When you don't vote you essentially give up your right to participate in government and you should not hold an opinion regarding the elected.
asides from the fact that voting is mainly pointless because both major parties are sold out and completely owned by money and greed.
( asides from a few politicians for example ; Alan Grayson )
I'll just leave carlin to sum up my feelings.
[video=youtube;xIraCchPDhk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIraCchPDhk[/video]
don't toss that if you don't vote you can't complain BS.