The Redeemer
Dan Rather began the Democratic Debate on Sunday with the following preamble, followed by the first question:
[W]e have only one goal, and that is to help you, the voters, make an informed decision.
So let's get to it. It's a big day in the news. Haiti is in the news. We have questions about that.
But first, I want each on of you in turn, in one sentence, in terms of your own spirituality, if you prefer religiosity to complete the sentence, "This I believe..."
That led me to think about what I believe.
One thing I certainly believe in is the redemptive power of music. The redemptive power of Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel," for example.
It is written, "For unto you is born in the city of Memphis a Presley, which is Elvis the King.''
And Elvis saw them berating the poor recording artist, whose music was terrible and lyrics insipid, and Lo, the King said unto the mob:
'Let him who is without bad singles cast the first rhinestone.'
And the mob turned down their eyes, each considering his own Don't Worry Be Happy or Man in the Mirror, and shuffled off.
'Thank you,' said Elvis. 'Thank you very much.'
If you are looking for something to believe in, pay a pilgrimage to the First Church of Jesus Christ Elvis.
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