I understand, Mike.  I disagree with the Federal law in this case.  That practice only helps to perpetuate stereotypes, which we so badly need to move away from.

I think it's very dangerous to lump political beliefs and religious beliefs together as being "one and the same".  That's where you end up with theocracies, things like "Sharia law" becoming the law of the land, etc., etc., etc.  Also, your categories are incredibly broad, and thus misleading.  The Middle East, for example, is hardly entirely Islamic.  There are quite a few Christians and other (non-Muslim) religious groups in the area.  Also, to paint the GOP as being "Judeo/Christian" while poking fun at the Democrats is inaccurate and unfair.  For what it's worth, I am an independent, though I lean liberal.  I have voted all across the political spectrum, including for Republican candidates.  I am truly saddened by the path the GOP has taken over the last several decades.  Trump's hijacking of the party is its death knell.