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To: Thomas A Watson who wrote (124093)	7/8/2005 5:09:14 PM
From: MrLucky	Respond to of 793955

Being an elected member of a party is far more linkage than simply being a member of a religion, or even a specific church. Yes and no. Yes, because one is a member of a smaller group (the Congress) and the investment is different given it is a form of employment and an option to exercise power. No, in that the average parishioner is just that - average. Now, if we are talking about a figure head or religious leader it is different. There, the rubber meets the road. The muslim clerics are not speaking out and, the membership is not. But for different reasons. The same with the members of the democratic party relative to durbin's comments etc. Not to say the republicans don't have some members who play the same game. BTW, this topic and the behavior can be seen in the AMA, the ABA plaintiff bar, the NEA and a host of other organized groups. IMO, it is either to maintain and increase power or a CYA behavior. I don't expect it to change anytime soon. In fact, it will probably only get worse unless we voters begin to make decisions based upon the good of our nation versus our individual selves.