Words to Worship

" Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear."
- Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson: an extremely learned man of numerous professions (political philosopher, architect, archaeologist, paleontologist, author, inventor, etc.[thanks wikipedia!]), and author of the Declaration of Independence, perhaps the most important document ever written in the history of humankind; in other words, an elitist.

- Presented here, non-elitists:

(pic from Brett Marty, as posted on www.crooksandliars.com)


The choice is clear. Shall we elect the one who appeals to ideas and reason, or the other who appeals to fear, gut reaction, and whim?