[PresbyRev]

I didn't assert Bush was harming the nation ---- I do not think the Constitution calls for the role of the President to be that of official State Muezzin.

Certainly plenty of American Presidents have called for national days of thanksgiving, prayer, etc. Other presidents have not. Jefferson resisted such acts, not because he didn't pray, but because he was President - not pope or preacher.

[pkp1184]

You are full of it. Bush didn't ask us to pray to JESUS CHRIST THE LORD AND SAVIOR. He just said PRAY. Pray to God, the wind, Osama bin Laden, whoever. Just pray.

[Future Snake Eater]

I do not think the Constitution calls for the role of the President to be that of official State Muezzin.

You're correct, that is not among the delineated responsibilities of the President. However, maybe he's asking this of other Americans as a human being who is saddened and concerned for his other fellow human beings in NOLA.

You'd like to pretend that he's signed an Executive Order requiring all Americans to pray or else.

[JCEccles]

do not think the Constitution calls for the role of the President to be that of official State Muezzin.

What does that have to do with President Bush asking his fellow citizens to pray on behalf of the victims of Hurricane Katrina?