State Politics and ramblings...I may regret posting this

I must admit that as a native Californian and having spent the majority of my life there, I am very ignorant of the fact that other states politics don't necessarily run in the same order. This probably is a good thing considering the state of the politics and the budget in California. We moved to Texas in 2006 and I was just getting a grasp of Texas State politics when we left in the summer of 2008. I should underline "grasp", as I could not get my head around the idea that the state legislature only meets every 2 years. How do things get done? Another thing that I did not get around to researching is the difference between sheriff, constable, coroner and justice of the peace.

So now I find myself in Utah and figuring out their "ways". Well, I can already tell you I am frustrated and just plain amazed by how ridiculous their laws can be. The most asinine one is this one: Zion Curtain . Let me reiterate from my last post that there is no separation of church and state. Church = The Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints (LDS) not my church. Now I don't want to be accused of being hateful to those of the LDS faith because they are some very nice people, but I am frustrated. I have a difficult time for the intolerance that their church shows to others, and that they are ignorant that they are not the only religion in Utah. Step outside the state borders, and I believe that they may change their tune.

Though I am happy to report that some sense has come over the legislature. One report on the news last night mentioned that this legislation would not have gotten as far as it has in the legislature if the LDS church hadn't been okay with it. Excuse me...how does that not violate my 3rd amendment rights? I consider myself a religious person, but I try very hard to respect other people's religious beliefs and lifestyles. If those people of the LDS faith object to drinking, don't drink, but realize your neighbors may enjoy a glass of wine and that we are responsible adults.