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LJ, the Secret Service, Guns and God
Oct. 28th, 2004 08:43 pmA number of people on my friends list have noted the incident involving the USAian LJ'er who got a visit from the Secret Service after posting some less than polite comments about George Dubya.
One of the common points of concern seems to be the astonishment that the Secret Service could take what looks like an idle wish so seriously, especially one phrased (rather sardonically) as a prayer. In my view, understanding why involves understanding both the nature of the Secret Service, the impact of a gun culture and the view of prayer in a conservative society.
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One of the common points of concern seems to be the astonishment that the Secret Service could take what looks like an idle wish so seriously, especially one phrased (rather sardonically) as a prayer. In my view, understanding why involves understanding both the nature of the Secret Service, the impact of a gun culture and the view of prayer in a conservative society.
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