The Republicans are waging a culture war.

This afternoon, my answering machine received a call from Franklin Graham, son of Billy, (pre-recorded).  He urged me to vote according to my Christian values.  It was paid for by the Republican National Committee.  Obviously, Karl Rove is quite happy subverting the separation between church and state.  Two days ago, Michael W. Smith, a Christian songwriter and singer (who knew), (also pre-recorded) urged me to defend marriage by voting Republican.  Again, paid for by the RNC.

I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia, one of those "information elite areas" described by Texiera and Judis.  Another 50 miles to the west, the Pennsylvania "bible belt" rules--but not here.  The RNC doesn't know the Philadelphia suburbs or doesn't have a brain!

I, and my wife, will crawl across broken glass to vote against Bush and for Kerry!

My wife is a bit of a history buff.  He points out that "the crusades" failed.