Ah, an explaination ... ok, that is a legitimate point. Pres. George Bush is held in check by laws and a system of checks and balances. However, history as well as the Middle East is chock-full of examples of religous zealots who kill, maim and torture other 'un-enlightened souls' in blind pursuit of their religion. Here in the bible belt, we have towns who feel so strongly about their religous beliefs that they have outlawed music, peace-symbols and alcohol. The reason they don't go any further than they do, is not because common sense is stopping them; but because the Federal law is.
So, if you live in Dallas/Ft. Worth area and want a beer to go with your pizza; sorry ... some person who is far wiser than you, has determined that you are not smart enough to take that responsibility on yourself.
The first Admendment in our counstitution grants freedom of religion; thus under this document Christianity, Buddish, Wicca, Islam and Satanism have equal legal footing.
Now, please tell me how this invalidates an opinion that Kobe Bryant is innocent until proven guilty? Why is questioning why a 'rape victim' who waits 12+hours before contacting the police isn't suspect?