“Roger Williams was quite eccentric and a very annoying man who I would not want to hang out with for more than 10 hours or so, but he's kind of the hero of my book.”
Sarah Vowell
The author described the early Baptist leader while discussing her recent book about Puritans in America. (RNS)
“But the really right answer is, what if he is? Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer's no.”
Colin Powell
The former secretary of state was speaking on NBC's “Meet the Press” about untrue rumors that Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is a Muslim. (RNS)
“Given that this court finds that there can never be service effectuated on the named defendant, this action will be dismissed with prejudice.”
Judge Marlon Polk
The Nebraska district court judge made the comment in his rejection of a state legislator's lawsuit against God. State Sen. Ernie Chambers had filed suit seeking an injunction against God for causing “widespread death, destruction and terrorization.” (RNS)