Carrico doesn't get that distinction.
So, he decided to run for office, where he can write legislation to force his brand of fanaticism down our throats. But his dream of creating a theocratic police state, officially organized under the auspices of one religious perspective, is anathema to our multi-religious country. Most Americans are religious, but they don't, and shouldn't have to endure need his arrogant intrusion and sanctimony. But those who subscribe to other faiths, as well as those professing no faith, deserve protection from this abuse of power. What ever happened to respecting each other? Isn't that what people of faith are called upon to do?
Though unsuitable for Congressman, Carrico would, however, be most appropriate in the Bush administration, where it's no-holds barred, Rovian so-called faith-based iniatives by the dozens. So extreme are the White House efforts that one former head of Faith-based iniatives there, resigned. There, any pseudo-religious excess is A-OK, and the nation and world become pawns in Bush's war of civilizations. The good news is Southwestern Virginians recognize extremism when they see it. The latest poll presented on WBDJ7 shows only 29% (the most hard-core fanatics) supporting theocrat Carrico against Rick Boucher. Maybe the next time the GOP will grasp that voters want respectful representation, good government, sound policy, and an end to wacky candidates. Meanwhile, Carrico should spend a little time reading the Constitution.