Usually conservatives in America are happy when Christian ethics are applied in government, but not this time. When Governor Bob Riley was elected in Alabama, he faced massive financial deficits - his solution is to have the poor pay less and the rich pay more. As a matter of Christian conscience. According to Riley:

According to our Christian ethic, we're supposed to love God, love each other, and help take care of our poor. And this is a step in the right direction.

Imagine that - instead of trying to apply the Ten Commandments and criminalize private behavior as happens so often when Christianity is used as a basis for government action, he's trying to help people. Republicans are incensed, complaining that they elected one man and now have another. Indeed - they have a Christian politician who actually takes Jesus' words seriously. That's a rarity in America.

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