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To: 69ConvertibleFirebird

You mean the constitution that govt can't take money at gunpoint to fund another guy's religion? Actually, I think that's pretty neat.


74 posted on 12/11/2006 10:32:02 PM PST by gcruse (http://garycruse.blogspot.com/)
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To: gcruse
Yes, the constitution that says that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.

As I'm sure you know, that doesn't prohibit states from establishing religions, as they had state religions when the country was founded/the Constitution written. Also, putting up a Christmas tree is not congress passing a law establishing a federal religion. It does cause some to run in circles shrieking in horror, though.

Regarding your paying taxes by gun point. Yes, taxes are terrible but we have to fund the government somehow. I would hope that no one on FR wants a large government. Do you prefer no government at all?

I'm sorry that the Constitution is so disturbing to you.

77 posted on 12/12/2006 5:52:40 AM PST by 69ConvertibleFirebird (Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.)
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