I know I’m down on organized religion a lot of late – and I have my reasons. That said, I found this story on how the three major faiths in the US are addressing the problems of protecting their congregations while still adhering to their religious traditions.

I was reading up on this story of a miscreant who sent a complaint email to her local sheriff. In it she complained about being held up in traffic because a funeral procession for a local soldier who died in Afghanistan was going by.

She also complained about the Patriot Guard riders who were part of the procession, and who were not about to let her try to get around the mourners.

I think every person in the country – particularly the warmongers who wanted us to detour into Iraq – should have to come face to face with a military funeral. We’re letting a small percentage of our nation take all the risk and all the sorrow wartime service brings. The absolute least they can do is honor our war dead.

Plus, having known a Patriot Rider or two, anyone who knows what they do and why would know better than to insult them.

I don’t know if this lady is a Republican or a Democrat. I’d like to think the former, the letter reeks of the egotism and smug sense of self that comes with being a conservative these days. But maybe not.

Either way, Sheriff Glenn Boyer had the local paper print both the woman’s complaint and his response. I get the feeling I may not agree with Sheriff Boyer on much, but I do on this issue.

Meanwhile, I noticed some other neat trends going on in St. Louis, from inner city vegan groceries to elementary schools growing vegetable gardens which then supply the cafeteria menu.

Nice to know the MidWest still has good things to offer their communities, and law enforcement not afraid to call out selfish asses.