An unexpected claim of authority

I've written about the CPAC Conference where some people claimed they were the ones actually following the Constitution. A polling company took advantage of so many conservatives in one place and asked attendees, "Which of the following issues is most and second most importance to you personally?" None of the responders chose "Stopping Gay Marriage" as first choice and only 1% listed it as second choice. At the top of list was "Reducing size of Federal Government" and "Reducing Government Spending." How refreshing to see we're at the bottom of the list, tied with "Reducing Health Care Costs" (a disconnect here -- Dems have been saying this is the top of their list). Responders note that CPAC is not a gathering of religious conservatives, who are raising money just fine.


The British have a national law for civil unions, reported to be the same as marriage except for name. But to get the law passed, there was a concession made to Fundies -- such unions cannot be officiated in any church. Those churches that want to can, of course, bless such unions, but at a separate ceremony. The Quakers, Uniterians, and Liberal Judiasm are crying foul, saying the would be delighted to officiate at union ceremonies and are saying it is a violation of religious freedom to deny them the ability. Their authority for the claim of religious freedom is -- the First Amendment of the American Constitution.


An innovative Public Service Announcement showing that gay couples are legally discriminated against by the Social Security system. What planet are we on? The useful part is about 3 minutes long (the credits take the rest).