I agree with Mr. Lynn.

"If we change it," Mr. Lynn said, "we're going to see politicians running around seeking support of churches and hoping that they can curry favor with those churches by promising them money and favors."

The law dates from 1954, when Mr. Johnson added an amendment to a revenue bill that prohibited all groups with a nonprofit, or 501(c)3, tax-exempt status from endorsing or opposing candidates. It passed by unanimous consent.

You see, the law only prohibits the 'endorsement of a candidate', not prohibiting a minister from discussing the issues of the day.

I thought of them too, Steve:

"This article doesn't call into question some of the left-wing ministers involved in politics though. The reverends Jesse Jackson & Al Sharpton comes to mind."

The law should apply to everyone.

Marcia