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Happy Jake Wrote: Nov 30, 2012 8:54 AM
Under Pax Americana (using a conservative model), freedom to exercise the religion of your choice would prevail. There would be no requirement to be or remain Christian, for example. Criticism of God and Country would be considered impolite, but not punishable. Homosexuals would be left alone with the caveat that the government would not promote their way of life as beautiful, good, and right. Sexual irresponsibility would not be funded by the government, but would not be punishable. Atheists would be free to be offended by public displays of religion, just as religious people (including those who work for the government) would be free to publicly display their religion.
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Shame on the U.N.