No, we re not marching against Bush or against Gore. We re raising some issues that neither of these candidates seem willing to take up or acknowledge in the arena of public discourse and debate. Perhaps when we raise them widely enough and loudly enough, a candidate will listen. It is quite possible for someone to march outside of the Democratic National Convention next week carrying a sign opposing the policy of using tax money to fund sectarian groups, and still vote for Al Gore. Maybe with a higher level of mental gymnastic ability, they could have also marched in Philadelphia, and still end up voting for George Bush.
Atheists come in all political persuasions.
Those of you who support Al Gore may want to join us next Monday just to make sure that in the avalanche of political rhetoric about God, Motherhood and apple pie virtues, the substance of real ideas does not get lost in the mix. You might also want to check out Joe Lieberman s background , and do some hard thinking about what faces atheists and separationists in the next four years if Al Gore is elected. Eddie rightfully talks about the scenario of the next president appointing justices to the U.S. Supreme Court. Political bills come due, so let us now forget about Joseph Lieberman who is sure to be in a strong position of influence even if he is across the street in the Old Executive Office Building. I see no reason why we shouldn t attempt to get our point of view across.