Would it have been better if we had had 10 inches of rain last night? Then we could have blamed God for a flood? I have to say, not to you but to the national media that is making such a big deal out of the prayer service that this smacks of the clear anti Christian bias in the national media and among those who enjoy far superior intellect. Between their anti Southern bias and this, its a made to order situation for them to have a field day at our expense. Too bad. Keep on praying and keep on conserving.

its a made to order situation for them to have a field day at our expense

The only thing that is causing the mainstream media to have a field day with us is the fact that we have a bufoon for a Governor and bufoons in the legislature who would rather whine about the national media than do the prudent thing of building more reservoirs.

Apparently, the Governor disregards the advice of Matthew 6:5. This was a political stunt pure and simple.

"Would it have been better if we had had 10 inches of rain last night? Then we could have blamed God for a flood?"

Been there, done that (Genesis 6:11-13). He promised no more floods...at least the kinds that wipe out all living creatures(Genesis 9:15).

"...the national media that is making such a big deal out of the prayer service..."

Who stood out in public and turned, what should have been a private matter, into a public pronouncement of desperation? No reasonable person could believe that the Governor, and all of those involved in this stunt, did not want media attention for this act. This was more political than religious. Vying for Federal dollars, perhaps?

"Well, he prayed and that's what counts."

So if granny takes a pause during her switch beating, the child can reasonably say, "Well, at least she stopped for a second when I screamed stop and that's what counts"?

Prayer is meaningful and carries much power. I cannot accept the shallowness of tolerating people's faith so long as it must have been a private matter.

Whether we think the governor or legislators are buffoons is fodder for another conversation.

Whether we all share a common depth of faith or belief or confidence, you must admit that prayer cannot hurt! The fact that a governor chose to recognize the role of the Almighty is not a topic for ridicule. Shame on you for such cynicism.

Since you punsters are so capable of denegrating people of faith, why don't you fill the lakes and reservoirs - and be quick about it. Don't wait for a TV weatherman to sanction your miraculous deeds. Just do it.

I didn't say the Governor and the Legislators are bufoons for praying. They are bufoons for using religion in order to deliberately distract us from the fact that they could have done something to prevent the crisis in the first place.

Anyone who supports the Governor's stunt is a first-class bufoon. Plain and simple.

I have missed you joe.politico. Where have you been?

"The fact that a governor chose to recognize the role of the Almighty is not a topic for ridicule. Shame on you for such cynicism."

The fact that you choose to suspend your ability to apply reason is a topic for ridicule. Shame on you for your credulity.

"Since you punsters are so capable of denegrating people of faith, why don't you fill the lakes and reservoirs - and be quick about it. Don't wait for a TV weatherman to sanction your miraculous deeds. Just do it."

I don't claim to have control over the weather, nor do I claim to have direct access to anyone who does. That's the difference. I am being asked to dismiss my reason and 'just believe' that the problem will curiously go away. That verges on immoral.

It's true Georgia is faced with a water problem, but asking us to go along with this facade and diminish God to a genie who grants wishes isn't flattering. What the Governor did was dishonest in the least. Anyone with access to the Weather Channel knew we were expecting rain in the days ahead. Playing off the forecast in this way makes piffle of our dignity as Georgians.

"I have missed you joe.politico. Where have you been?"

I only come out when it rains.

It never ceases to amaze me at how those who scream the loudest for tolerance, open mindedness and acceptance are the least likely to actually do so. The fine print on their screaming is they only accept that which they agree with. With Christianity and prayer not being among those accepted beliefs, there is no room for "public prayer" or any other activity that glorifies God in public. Too bad.

Your bigotry is even more evident because the Governor is doing far more than praying. But your shortsightedness won't allow you to see past the prayer service that blisters your secular mind.

I have had disagreements with the Governor before but he is right on target with this effort.

What effort are you talking about John Douglas? Other than doing the Indian rain dance and whining in Washington, Sonny and his lap dog Republican State Legislators haven't done a damn thing. So are you saying he is right on target for doing nothing but holding a public spectacle?

That service was no more religious than Joe Politico is, and he's an athiest. That "prayer service" was a politcal ploy intended to shift the focus from our idiot Republican legislators and Governor Perdoofus. Those of you who support this kind of crap give true Christians a bad name.