"Four Votes?!?"
Me

Four votes? FOUR VOTES!!! Four votes...

...is the margin on Washing State Govenetorial(sp?) race as of 11/17/2004 5:14:00 PM. Now I know we're all still spinning after the mind-blowing horror that was the presidential race, but this is Washington for Pete's sake! I thought we liberal Seattlites easily outnumbered the rural conservatives here.

I guess I was wrong.

Or perhaps there are a bunch of weird F***ers who only voted in the presidential race and not for the govenor of their own state. I hate those people.

I'm also not to crazy about people who voted for the Libertarian candidate, Ruth Bennett. Yes, I know she's a progressive Lesbian with a big emphasis on civil liberties, but c'mon people. If voting you conscience get's a fundamentalist tool like Dino Rossi (who supports the idea of banning gay marriages) into the position of govenor then you've just screwed yourself good and proper, haven't you?

Grrr...

"...Its easier than thinking"
Traditional

I'm tempted to post something whiny in the wake of last nights election. However, I guess what I really should do it to spend some time figuring out why the majority of Americans wanted to re-elect George W. Bush.

So while I'm doing that you should enjoy this little nugget that's been kicking around the internet

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God's word is eternal and unchanging

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a US radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. On her radio show recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an Abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.

The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, penned by a US resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as thought provoking.


Dear Dr. Laura,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination... End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how Do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.

4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

5. I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to Kill him myself?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?

7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have A defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does My vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?

9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes Me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two Different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev.24:10-16.) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Mike Beale

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