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for what it's worth, i have been an atheist since, well..., maybe 1971 or so. it was the result of a long process, very well-thought through.
wanted to--tried to--be religious, like the rest of my family, but i just couldn't see it. religions work "well" to varying degrees for some people, but not me. i see them as a weakness, an external crutch. but i realize other folks, most notably those adherents, do not. that's fine.
i just wish they would be as tolerant of my beliefs as i am of their's.
i saw a license plate, indiana i believe the state, which had a big "in GOD we TRUST" emblazened on it, like a university-style plate, alongside the numbers.
that REALLY offends me. suppose i could have a "no god" vanity plate?
no, i tried. the state of iowa d.o.t. told me it was too offensive.
yup. great country.
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beetle bailey, pfc: veteran of the acid wars,
six tours, distinguished conduct medal, honorable discharge
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