Kellye Harkey

National:
Muslim and Jewish groups on Monday began to criticize John McCain for calling the United States a "Christian" nation. The hopeful candidate for President made this remark to a reporter for a website that discuss Religion and Beliefs. McCain said that he agrees with the 55% of Americans that think is country is based on Christian morals and values. McCain in a later interview bit his tongue about what he said before and said that he thinks anyone of any faith can run for president and said that he was angry that his remarks were misconstrued. Ibrahim Hooper, American-Islamic council, said that McCain failed to recognize that Christianity is not the only religion that deals with human dignity.

Opinion:
I would have to agree with Mr. McCain on this one. I do think that our founding fathers meant for this country to atleast have some christian values and that the constitution was based on those values. Im getting really sick of other religous groups getting their underwear all twisted when somebody drops the "christian" bomb. I do think that other religions deal with human dignity but Christianity was just one McCain reffered too. If a Muslim would of said that he believes a Muslim should run the country or something along those lines I really dont think anyone would be all up in arms about it.

National:
An intense manhunt was under way Monday for Chester Stiles, a 37-year old man whom police say is a suspect in the videotaped rape of a 3-year-old girl four years ago. De Meo addressed Stiles directly: "Turn yourself in to your local law enforcement agency. Understand this: Law enforcement not only has a long arm but a long memory. You will not be forgotten by members of this agency or any other law enforcement agency."

Opinion:
This guy is the reason why we created the death penalty. This man is disgusting and should be shot. I feel really bad for the little girl and her family. How can somebody do something to a little innocent girl. I really hope they find this guy and turn him into a eunuch.