I think that the faith based initiative is a bad idea. It was a bad idea when Bush proposed it and it is no better when Obama proposes it. Is it just a giant suck up to the Christain Right? Does he think it will work?

The problem with the faith based initiative is the loose ACLU type definition of what qualifies. Will a terrorist inspiring Jihadi Muslim Priest qualify? Will Louis Farakhan? Would you like Reverend Wright to get your tax dollars to spend on social programs of his choosing?

The effectiveness of many faith based organizations is precisely because they are free of government control and can thus spend as they see fit. Those who want government money may have a hard time getting private donations; there may be a reason for that.

HKO

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