over a thousand people there, there was not one person of color in attendance. Almost one-quarter of my county is Hispanic; likewise, that was not reflected in the crowd. I want to be associated with a group that better represents what this country is compromised of -- a beautiful mosaic of colors and races. When the religious right within the Republican party abused the legacy of Billy Graham to foster the anti-gay vote, they pushed me over a never-to-return ledge. After 38 years and 10 presidential elections of remaining non-political, did they expect me to listen to Franklin Graham's great hoax in which he told the church that Billy, who has had Alzheimer's for over four years, now craved waffle fries and endorsed a political candidate? Some people will believe what is most expedient and supports their dogma; the veneer on this particular stunt, however, was so thin. When I realized it was impacting people I had known and worshiped with for decades, I was incensed that this manipulation was being used. Five years ago, and hey, even during the primaries this year, Christian leaders were warning the church about the "evils of Mormonism." Last election season, the mantra, "I would never vote for a Mormon," was oft repeated. Well, you know what? All things being equal, I would not vote for a Mormon either. I did have a choice between two candidates, and only one of them aligned with my definition of "Christian." So I voted for him. Billy