Clear Thinker: I wouldn't go so far as you do but I do agree that there's absolutely nothing wrong with opposing aspects of fundamentalist religious practice and ideology in this country. (It used to be called free speech, but that's apparently become an outdated concept.) It troubles me that Ms. James would feel it necessary to back away from her views. I guess winning a Lib nomination is different from winning an actual election. Maybe she should have considered another party?