30 August 2003 » pleasant

Republican Gov. Bob Riley wants to raise taxes by $1.2 billion dollars (about $1,200 per family) in Alabama. Why? “According to our Christian ethics, we’re supposed to love God, love each other and help take care of the poor.” [USA Today] [ABC News] [Salon] [etc.] As Doug Bandow asked, “Should government tax everyone to establish a special religious order dedicated to loving God?” I’d like to also tell the State of Alabama (which is apparently unaware of the fact) that in the United States there is to be a division between church and state.