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All religious states are tyrannies.

David F Mayer — 4/30/2003 11:20:20 AM (archived)

There can be no freedom in a state ruled by clerics.

David F Mayer

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Rumsfeld promises Iraqis the United States is eager to return the country to their control - REB - 4/30/2003 1:21:27 PM
- We know this to be true - Don - 4/30/2003 1:38:54 PM
  - Re: We know this to be true - REB - 4/30/2003 1:49:27 PM
  - What if democracy tends toward an Islamic Republic? - et - 4/30/2003 9:39:59 AM
    - All religious states are tyrannies. - David F Mayer - 4/30/2003 11:20:20 AM
      - Including Israel? - Fox - 5/1/2003 9:13:05 AM
        
        Re: Including Israel? - gbaikie - 5/1/2003 3:15:05 PM

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