Ashcroft's prayer circle

[David Hearne]

Looking over the article, I would have to say that people working
under Ashcroft are more worried about losing influence than religious
freedom. I suspect that they would feel equally uneasy if they weren't
on, say, Ashcroft's bowling team.

A bit too much concern is expressed over the religious right. I'm as
guilty of this as anyone. Of course, when Pat Robertson declares that
America's public life should not have to "accommodate" itself for
"alien religions," he should be reproved. However, I would say that
the religious right has been consumed by the pro-corporate forces in
the Republican party. This makes them similar to the rest of the
culture, not different.

       -- David