Logan politician doesn't have a prayer
It was obvious why Logan Councilwoman Laraine Swenson complained about being misquoted in a Herald Journal story, “Logan council puts prayer aside.” It's never a good idea to separate church and state in Utah, and Swenson would have hell to pay for eliminating the so-called opening ceremony that includes a prayer or "thought."Unfortunately for Swenson, Herald Journal reporter Karen Lambert taped the interview and the paper put the transcript on line to defend itself. Here's an exerpt:
Laraine Swenson: . . . the policy changed a couple of years ago. So, to comply with state law we’ve called it an opening ceremony. You can’t call it an opening prayer.Now, not only does Swenson look like a godless Bolshevik, but her pants seem to be on fire.*
Karen Lambert: Right, but are you still going to be doing a prayer and so on and so forth?
LS: Um, as of now, we’re going to try a different format and leave the ceremony off.
KL: What does that mean? Does that mean there won’t be different religious leaders invited to come and give a thought, or a prayer, or—
LS: It does. Uh huh.
KL: OK, and what’s the reason for that?
LS: Um, just because it’s difficult to get people to come. Some people are uncomfortable with it. It’s not required by law. Um, it cuts into the time of our meeting and so I just thought that I would try just going with the Pledge of Allegiance rather than a ceremony.
*Rule 13 of politics: Never call someone a liar.
6 Comments:
Awesome post, but the paper is called the Herald Journal, not the Herald Tribune.
Right on! Her nose is growing on this one. Just like a politician, huh. She should have just stuck to her guns and not tried to wiggle out of what she said.
Like Palin we have another great piece of GOP ass!
Glen,
Why don't you look into the Rep. Mascaro sex scandal a bit more. I have heard there are several sources that could confirm not only his encounter during the session with an intern, but also being released from his last job because of unwanted sexual advancements.
Mascaro sex scandal? Those women were coming on to him! He can't help that.
Mascaro is a very handsome man. I bet women with a Gonzo fetish would love them some Rep. Mascaro.
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