Fri, Jan 14 2005

One Enchanted Evening Does Not A President Make

Well, let's see. Some folks think the inaugural festivities should be toned down out of respect for the military personnel and their families. Some think there should be no prayer during the inaugural ceremony. Some folks are afraid that the corporations giving big bucks to make the inaugural happen are going to get preferential treatment later. Some think the show must go on to show the world that we are unified and standing behind our present administration.

As for me, I'm much more concerned about what goes on between inaugural addresses. I'm a lot more concerned about the everyday spiritual fortitude of politicians than I am about the public prayer they may or may not participate in on inaugural day. If they want to munch a little caviar and have a dance or two at the ball, that's fine with me, as long as they don't dance around the issues when the night is over and it's time to get down to work for the next few years.

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