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guest3686 asks, What do you think about the proposed Federal Bill 602P which would tax each e-mail 5 cents?
Cal_Thomas says, There is no such bill. It is one of those internet rumors.
bobby_c asks, Evening Cal. What do you think about the major Christian music labels now being run by EMI, AOL, and Zomba?
Cal_Thomas says, The Christian music industry is more of an industry than it is Christian. I recall one major label head saying about an artist who had committed adultery and whose albums they were still producing... "we've got to make money or we don't have a ministry." That would have surprised Jesus, who sent out the Disciples with nothing but clothes on their backs.
initnotofit asks, What kind of action do you think we as Christians should take regarding the teaching of the Muslim so called faith in public schools in California and do you see this as the tip of the iceberg
Cal_Thomas says, I long ago gave up on government schools and believe the sons and daughters of believers should be taught in solid Christian schools or at home. It is an outrage that you can't say "Merry Christmas" in government schools, but can teach Islam. (Related article.)
nukeglow asks, Mr. Thomas, in the past the American people have been reluctant to change presidents during a war regardless of politics, If the 'war against Terrorism" continues through President Bush's first term do you believe the door will be 'automatically' open for him to continue a 2nd term?
Cal_Thomas says, There is nothing automatic in politics. He'll have to earn it. Like anyone else.
maxfaith asks, Which is the bigger scandal...Enron or Global Crossing?
Cal_Thomas says, Neither. It's politics. And that colors everything. But if you're attacking Enron while making money off global crossing... That's why the word "hypocrite" was invented!
happyanne asks, Should one part of the government sue another branch of the government? Is it smart.
Cal_Thomas says, The Founders established the doctrine of separation of powers, which almost always means what it says.
guest3698 asks, Where do you think our country is in the area of racism? Martin Luther King, Jr., made some great headway. Have we digressed?
Cal_Thomas says, I think we've made great progress, but the race-baiters (Jackson, Sharpton, et al.) make a lot of money off racism. Their greatest fear is that brotherly love would break out and they would have to find real work!
bobby_c asks, Which quiz program of those on the air now (Weakest Link, Millionaire, Jeopardy!, et al) is the best?
Cal_Thomas says, I don't watch TV. I only appear on it!
guest3686 asks, I have been reading a lot about the Democratic Parties Plan to equate Fundamental Christians as equal to the Taliban? What do you think?
Cal_Thomas says, I think that's a big mistake. The Democrats need to win back the South to win elections. By equating Christians with the Taliban, they are alienating many Southern Christians.
madchatter asks, Do you think that Jesse's empire is really going to die or just go dormant until the next liberal president comes into power?
Cal_Thomas says, It's in serious trouble. They're laying off staff. Regnery is publishing a book in March called "Shakedown." It is about Jackson's outrageous behavior with corporations. A must read, I think.
guest3701 asks, Should Christians read the Harry Potter series?
Cal_Thomas says, I haven't. Better to read (and see) "Lord of the Rings." There are plenty of things worse than Harry Potter out there. I wish we'd put more energy into creating good things instead of always knocking things we see as bad. (Related article.)
maxfaith asks, How much agreement is there between Colin Powell and the rest of the administration? Is he on a different page?
Cal_Thomas says, Yes, I think he is. Don't forget he is a self-described "Rockefeller Republican," that is, a liberal.
madchatter asks, which cat has more personality... your cat or Garfield? *snicker*
Cal_Thomas says, Mine, but Garfield makes more money.
bobby_c asks, The Democrats are winning back the South with gambling, and appointing Zell Miller as Senator gave Daschle his majority. Do you think the liberals are gaining back the South with successful expansion of government through inception of the state lottery, as we have seen in Georgia and could see in South Carolina? Here in SC, I no longer fuel my truck at stations which sell lottery tickets.
Cal_Thomas says, No, I don't. I think they are still in deep trouble in the South.
guest3688 asks, What do you think of the relatives of the victims of 911 suing the U.S. government?
Cal_Thomas says, There is a difficult situation. As I understand it, the government will make funds available only to those it feels are "needy." People who have life insurance and other assistance won't get as much as people with little or none. My understanding is that the charities are not limited by the government formula.
guest3686 asks, I've been concerned about the rhetoric from Yassar Arafat? I wish the President would just say "I pay very little attention to what you say but I'm watching everything you do?"
Cal_Thomas says, Good line! I think Arafat is history, but the trick is to come up with his replacement. As long as the official position of the "Palestinians" is the elimination of Israel, it won't matter who the leader is. (Related article.)
initnotofit asks, How do you think Jeb Bush is doing as the Governor of Florida?
Cal_Thomas says, I don't follow him regularly (I live in the Washington, D.C. Area.) But he seems to be doing OK. I like his education choice plan. Too bad about his daughter. We should pray for his family.
vandoor asks, How do you feel about the state of the European Union and its new currency? Do you feel the EU will soon displace the U.S. as the premiere world economy?
Cal_Thomas says, I wrote a column on that last month when it changed over.. I don't like it. Miss the sovereign money. Glad the Brits are holding out, at least for a while.
maxfaith asks, Before 9/11, the administration was going to dangle the carrot of Palestinian statehood. What in the world were they thinking?
Cal_Thomas says, Yes, well, the State Department willingly suspends its disbelief (to paraphrase Coleridge).
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