George Santayana was right.

[4-2-7]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

So, what do you expect THE GOVERNMENT to do about lousy parenting and the fact that the populace is becoming disillusioned with religion?

Dave

Originally Posted by finnbow

Perhaps so, but what do you want government to do about it?

I don't expect the "Government" to do anything. IMO they have overstepped their bounds in this regard.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by 4-2-7

I don't expect the "Government" to do anything. IMO they have overstepped their bounds in this regard.

Okay, so what then, does anybody do about it?

As a side note; I love how the GOP has long lamented the decline of "family values" and pandered to evangelicals and other religious groups promising them a return to "Christian principles", some rightwing zealots even proclaiming America a "Christian Nation".

Seeing as how the Republican Party is a component of local, state and federal government entities across the nation I fail to see how they can deliver on any hint or promise of Theocracy without committing some very egregious 1st Amendment violations or create a huge, invasive government way beyond the worst nightmare of our most paranoid teabagger.

As I am sure we will see from the recent goings on in Arizona, it just can't fly.

Dave

[4-2-7]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Okay, so what then, does anybody do about it?

As a side note; I love how the GOP has long lamented the decline of "family values" and pandered to evangelicals and other religious groups promising them a return to "Christian principles", some rightwing zealots even proclaiming America a "Christian Nation".

Seeing as how the Republican Party is a component of local, state and federal government entities across the nation I fail to see how they can deliver on any hint or promise of Theocracy without committing some very egregious 1st Amendment violations or create a huge, invasive government way beyond the worst nightmare of our most paranoid teabagger.

As I am sure we will see from the recent goings on in Arizona, it just can't fly.

Dave

I don't know what to do about it, it's an observation. Why do you always assume and dive right into the GOP and Christians kind of narrow don't you think?

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by 4-2-7

I don't know what to do about it, it's an observation. Why do you always assume and dive right into the GOP and Christians kind of narrow don't you think?

No, I think it's merely an observation.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by 4-2-7

I don't know what to do about it, it's an observation. Why do you always assume and dive right into the GOP and Christians kind of narrow don't you think?

Well I always try to do what Mark Twain said - "I try to always be honest, that way there is one less rascal in the world."

[4-2-7]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Well I always try to do what Mark Twain said - "I try to always be honest, that wai there is one less rascal in the world."

Great quote!