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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 12:00 AM

Dear Pope Benedict, I am incensed

I'm not anti-Catholic. I just don't like the way they smell.
By Garrison Keillor

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  • Wednesday, May 17, 2006 07:49 AM

    racism?

    I'm fascinated to learn that there is a Catholic race. What a useful rhetorical tool it is to be able to create new races on a whim!

    After reading the following, the whole matter seems quite clear...

    Article XIII, Sec. 2 of the Minnesota Constitution reads:

    "PROHIBITION AS TO AIDING SECTARIAN SCHOOL.

    In no case shall any public money or property be appropriated or used for the support of schools wherein the distinctive doctrines, creeds or tenets of any particular Christian or other religious sect are promulgated or taught."

    How can that leave any doubt? I can't see any ambiguity in this issue at all. But then maybe this makes me a benighted racist too?

    —kreniigh Read kreniigh's other letters

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