Open letter to Mr. Bush

[ambitious_wench]

Dear Mr. Bush:

I find your use of the word "mandate" inappropriate. Just who mandated? God? Think again. I don't accept any mandates from your god. I occasionally agree with some of the things in the Bible, but I don't believe that I must follow them because they are mandates from God.

I'd like to remind you that the treaty of Tripoli states that we are not in any way a "Christian nation". Yes, many of our values are based on Christian precepts, and the Christianity of the founding fathers is a fact, but we are NOT a theocracy.

You have an obligation to those of us who are NOT Christian. You are a president, and you do not have the divine right of kings.

Sincerely,
Ambitious Wench.

Comments

[whispersinink.livejournal.com]

I am bothered by the word mandate almost as badly as "activist judges".

Likewise, the idea of spending political capital. Shouldn't he be investing it, if anything? Personally, I keep my political capital stuffed in my mattress. Doesn't seem worth much right now.

[remus-shepherd.livejournal.com]

It goes down easier when you separate the word into two. Imagine Bush saying to a reporter, 'I have a man date.' Much more fun. :)

[ambitious-wench.livejournal.com]

*snerk*

I love it.

Remember when he made a pass at some male diplomat in another country?

Can't remember the particulars...
Edie