I just had an interesting call with a person at the governor's office.
According to her, the governor didn't make the decision. The buildings and grounds people did. She just lit the candle because they told her to. HUH? It seems the janitors are running the state. LOL
And the menorah isn't religious because they didn't use sacred oils.
I asked if the governor was Jewish and the girl didn't seem to know for sure but didn't think so. She said the governor didn't have to be Jewish because lighting the candles wasn't religious. ROTFL
Give Governor Gregoire's Office a Call:
Governor's Office (360) 902-4111
or email
http://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/
Well, that pretty much sums up my opinion of her abilities and intelligance.