Reply #28: Those are all important issues...

[PurpleChez]

(and I remember, 10-15 years ago back home in Pennsylvania, wondering why someone would build another strip mall when the dozen or so others already built within walking distance are half-vacant at best)

...but they are their own issues and have nothing to do with a prayer vigil. Don't get me wrong...I'm not a very religious person in any traditional sense, and I wasn't particularly moved by Sonny's decision to hold the event; in fact, after 10 years in the south I'm increasingly suspicious about people who seem to think that praying in front of an audience is better than praying in private.