In dog we trust
Submitted by James on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:42am
If I ever had the privilege of serving in Congress, I would undoubtedly be a one-term wonder. For example, I would never vote in favor of a Christianist bill that assaults our Constitution, as happened in the US House yesterday.
But detractors were few – voting no on the resolution were Nadler and Reps. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), Justin Amash (R-Mich.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), Mike Honda (D-Calif.), Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), Bobby Scott (D-Va.), and Pete Stark (D-Calif.).
It appears that David Price, Brad Miller, and every other NC representative joined the bullshit charade. And I'm sure they have some logic to defend their complicity. It probably goes something like, "We vote for crap like this all the time. It's not worth the political risk to take a stand on something this irrelevant."
Well, that risk cuts both ways. I am an atheist and I consider this vote to be a personal insult.
Here's the roll call vote for cowards
Long link: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll816.xml
Or click here
Something about temples and moneychangers comes to mind after reading the linked article.
Esp that T. Roosevelt quote at the end of the article.
Any idea why Watt
is not listed anywhere in those links?
Progressives are the true conservatives.
He voted "present"
which is slightly less offensive than voting yes, but only slightly. It's in the first link.
Do good. Be nice. Have fun.
To the anonymous commenter
who criticized this post with a creepy sexual reference, I deleted your comment because it was offensive. If you want to repost a cleaner version, I'll be glad to allow it.
Do good. Be nice. Have fun.
In dog we trust?
I normally enjoy and learn from your entries, but I must take exception with this one, since I believe it is disrespectful, to say the least, of an action by Congress that renews expression to a broad and long accepted statement of faith in God that is held by the vast majority of the American people. I am surpised, as well, that you belittled the motives of all that voted for the resolution, including our own Miller and Price, both dedicated men of faith. Thankfully, we live in a country where atheists and Christians and people from other faiths can have their say. Yet, I would never disparage your beliefs, or non-beliefs, as you have those who believe in God, as I do. I know, James, that your principles guide you as you convey so much wisdom and compassion to the issues of the day, but my similar political views that put the "least among us" first, come from my faith. Your words were hurtful, and I don't see how that helps us as we all seek to make this a better world for everyone, no matter their religion or creed.
Charles Malone
Plaster your belief on your own house on your dime
Don't use Congress to plaster your religious beliefs in public spaces.
Your failure to understand this basic concept of community is hurtful to my brain.
Thanks for the back up
I too am surprised that otherwise thoughtful people don't understand the insult of this legislation.
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To Mr. Malone,
Who do you think "we" is in the motto "in god we trust"? The last time I looked, "we" includes "me" and I most certainly do not trust in god. So while most Americans may very well believe in holy ghosts, what is the point of foisting that belief on those who do not?
Every time I look at the motto on our US currency, I am reminded that I am not part of "we." Honest men and women of faith should know better than to adopt such exclusionary policies. And just to be clear, this isn't about me. This is about somewhere between 8 and 25 million Americans who don't share religious superstition.
Do good. Be nice. Have fun.
Congress can't seem to find the time
much less the will to do anything meaningful about unemployment, foreclosures, the exorbitant price of medical insurance, etc., yet they can find time and waste our money voicing support for a meaningless, divisive, and by some accounts (including mine) unconstitutional screed on our money. It's time to scrap the whole friggin' mess and start over from scratch.
http://thurmanhubbard.com
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority." ~ Elwyn Brooks White
This country was founded on repudiation
of enforced uniformity of religion & persecution. If we look in the mirror and see the King of 17th century England looking back, we're screwed.
Progressives are the true conservatives.
fundamentally wrong, pourquoi?
Fundamentally wrong, Why ?
The separation of church & state is fundamental, No ?
"We the people" have to be protected from those radical religious factions that might otherwise impose their beliefs on the masses. You know like Sharia law or the pope or Fred Phelps.
Or to put it another way..."Two old books based on myths & superstition, passed down over the years by word of mouth with no means to verify nor authenticate the stories become a tool of patriarchal society to suppress the masses through this dogma."
How you like me now?
jim's op/ed