"I believe in a wall between church and state so high that no one can climb over it.
"When religion controls government, political liberty dies; and when government controls religion, religious liberty perishes.
"Every American has the constitutional right not to be taxed or have his tax money expended for the establishment of religion.
"For too long the issue of government aid to church related organizations has been a divisive force in our society and in the Congress. It has erected communication barriers among our religions and fostered intolerance."
— -- Sam Ervin, Quotations from Chairman Sam: The Wit and Wisdom of Senator Sam Ervin (1973)
THE BIG FIX
Looks like the fix is in again as it has been ever since Sarah Palin made the scene. It all boils down to handle Obama with kid gloves while doing everything possible to discredit Sarah Palin. Ifill should have never been placed as the moderator of the debate, and if she had any credibility at all, she should step down so someone less biased could do the job.