It is a good thing to have a presence in the Nation's Capitol. I hope that the focus is not limited to "our" religious freedom; which may be somewhat self-serving. This is an opportunity to be a Christ-like voice for those who were the object of his ministry. He sought to care for those others had written of as sinners, or in-worthy, or "not one of us". I write this in July 5th, one day after hearing read, from the Declaration of Independence: " all have God-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". As Jesus once said: "I have come that all may have life and have it abundantly". May the LCRL advocate for abundant life for all Americans, by supporting the safety net that Social Security, Medicare, Health Care and the like provide.