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(paraphrasing Christopher Hitchens, in the 5th paragraph of
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/13/AR2007071301461.html )
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Liz: Re.: Cathedrals and art.
Ever been to the castles of Europe? The Great Wall of China? The Taj Mahal? The Biltmore Mansion?
Ever seen a landscape painting? A portrait? A depiction of a sailing ship? A Rodin Sculpture?
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My avatar is the logo of the Human Rights Campaign, a national lobbying group that works to secure rights for gay men & lesbians, including same-sex marriage rights & the right to serve openly in the military.
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