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"We establish no religion in this country. We command no worship. We mandate no belief, nor will we ever. Church and state are and must remain separate." -- Ronald Reagan

This is about protecting everyone from being forced to accept any state support of religion Both Madison and Jefferson wrote about their intent and the meaning of separation of church and state. Those of you screaming about supporting an appeal need to step back and think about by the Puritans, the Quakers, English Catholics, French Protestants came to this country in the first place - freedom! Freedom to worship in private the way you choose without any fear that you would be rounded up, threatened, or harassed. Read the history of the Crusades, or the Inquisition.

There is no 11th Commandment that says: "Thou shalt be ignorant".

Michael

"Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them."

- Barry Goldwater