“Hey, Lindgren,” the older guy at the lawnmower shop said, “What have you got against the Ten Commandments?”
“What I have against the Ten Commandments on public property is that they say you have to worship the one God, the Christian God. Not everyone in Fargo is a Christian” I replied.
“But that’s the American God. If you don’t like it, move to another country.”
“Look, if a baby is born in Fargo in Hindu parents, she will probably be a Hindu. She will be an American citizen, right?”
He stopped to think for a moment. “Yea. I guess that’s the rule. I guess she would be.”
“And, she will pay taxes just like you and I. She should not have to put up with that Commandment.” I said.
He said he liked it when people paid taxes instead of using taxes. I agreed.
Great story! I also enjoyed your last post on the ELCA in Hawley. This is a great blog! Interesting topics for discussions.
Thanks Tracy. I’ve been trying to request you as a friend but can’t figure out how to do that. I was on a talk show tonight with Al Amodt and asked about you. He told me about you change of jobs.
“And, she will pay taxes just like you and I.” No, not everyone pays taxes, do they?