Vern Gagne

Here is Jefferson's letter. Gentlemen: The affectionate sentiments of esteem and approbation which are so good to express towards me, on behalf of the Danbury Baptist Association, give me the highest satisfaction. My duties dictate a faithful and zealous pursuit of the interests of my constituents, and in proportion as they are persuaded of my fidelity to those duties, the discharge of them becomes more and more pleasing. Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God; that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship; that the legislative powers of the government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should `make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," thus building a wall of separation between church and State. Adhering to this expression of the supreme will of the nation in behalf of the rights of conscience, I shall see with sincere satisfaction the progress of those sentiments which tend to restore man to all of his natural rights, convinced he has no natural right in opposition to his social duties. I reciprocate your kind prayers for the protection and blessings of the common Father and Creator of man, and tender you and your religious association, assurances of my high respect and esteem. Thomas Jefferson

Like Aaron Brown said tonight many people will be asking, why didn't agree to this deal 6 months ago.

There isn't. Thomas Jefferson coined the phrase Seperation of Church and State in 1802 letter. Freedom of Religion, isn't about Seperation of Church and State. It's allowing people to worship how they deem fit, and says the federal gov't cannot tell people who to worship.

In such an important subject, I should of read each post more carefully.

Hockey is the best! I love Russle becuase he is the only American on Radio who has thr guts to call the NBA garbage, which it is. Other that the Suns, Sonics, Kings and Mavs, the NBA is boring as hell and too many people who play it are egomaniacs who would rather roll with their crew than work on thier jumpers. FG% and FT% DO show how pathetic the league has become. Hmm. I wonder then why FT% has increased in the last ten years, and Three point percentage has increased steadily since the line was introduced. In fact, NBA players make three points such 10% more often than they did twenty years ago. The reason field goal percentage dropped is because improved defensive coverage is forcing players to take shots further from the basket. Notice that the top ten FG% players are all centers and power forwards. Is Eddy Curry really one of the best shooters in the league? I maintain that NBA players are unfairly criticized. As a group, they're better than they were 15-20 years ago. Actually teams are taking less shots than they did 15-20 years ago. Teams averaged between 95-100 shots, today it's like 75-80. Reguardless of FG%, if a team hold the longer, they aren't going to score has many points.

Let me guess..they'll act gay, they'll talk in feminine voices. But, guess what they really aren't. That wacky creative team.

I don't think it's Rhyno. Figure I'd throw is name out.

Vikings-Packers had two good games. Both 34-31 Packer wins.

It's Rhyno

Dark Starr:Randy Wittman is a better coach than Phil Jackson.

Don't worry. He'll be in Red Sox uniform by the trade deadline.

Teams started reporting today. Big shock Gammons is at the Red Sox camp. Realistically what is something you'd like your team to have. Another power hitter, a better closer, things like that. A power hitter would be nice, but I'll take a good #3 starter.

That's what Mr.Mullet Melrose said during Fact or Fiction.

They'll have alot more work to than baseball ever did.

Savannah St just finished the season 0-28. First team to go winless since Prairie View.

When this over what really changes? Can the NHL guarantee a more offensive orienated game? Can they create a new generation of star players? Players even the novice fans look forward to watching, and even non fans know.

*Walton mode on* Come on....That post was the worst in TSM history! *Walton mode off*

Get out of the LDS, and we'll go on from there. 2 straight years against the Yankees. that almost mirrored each other is old.

You won't hear much about 2,000 hits or 300 home runs, but they are recognized as milestones when they occur. I agree. The point i was making was only certain numbers are truely revered. Be it, career or season.

I think the contract will increase from year to year. 6 million to 8 million and so on.

OMG...listening to the radio this morning you would thought Red Auerbach in his prime was fired. Flip was lucky he was such good friends with McHale, or he would of been fired long before Saturday. 7 times not getting out of the 1st round wouldn't cut it most places.

Local reports are saying it's in that range. They broke the story initially so I'll take their word on it.

Calvin Murphy probably needs a job.

No 4 years between 37-42 million.

Ventura's not stupid enough to fight back against Nolan Ryan. He gains nothing from beating up a future HOFer.