The election results are in here in Idaho

And once again; we are arguably the most republican state in the nation.
The democratic revolution that has given the democrats control of the house and more representation in the senate has not made it's way to Idaho... and the reasoning is quite plain: Idahoans are more fundamentalist in their ideology than almost anywhere else in the nation.
I'm not saying that it is a good thing; I'm not saying that it is a bad thing. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of either party. However, what I do think is bad is the basis for the choices my fellow Idahoans are making.
Religion.
Many of the votes that went to the republicans yesterday were not cast for the candidate most qualified for the job (the incumbent state superintendent of public education who has been in the system for years was replaced by a republican challenger that has never taught); but the candidate that was most alligned with their religious zealousity (he said publicly that he supported having the bible in the classroom).
Let me say this once and for all... religion is fine, as long as it is kept in the church. What I do in my house (specifically say, the bedroom) or what you do in your house should stay there... it is not a matter for public or government concern. My "sins" do not affect you; your "sins" do not affect me. Period. And just because you hold something dear doesn't mean I do, and visa versa. Therefore, it is irrational and fascist to impose your particular sect of religion onto the rest of the country.
And saying that it is okay just because most of the country believes in it is a logical fallacy... argumentum ad popularum. Google it. Since it is a logical fallacy, you can not use that logic argument.
Ditto with, "that's how our country was founded." That is a fallacy as well; argumentum ad antiquatem.
There are no rational aguments to allow for religiously based laws.
We need fewer laws, not more.
And that's the final word.