Religion & Law

Well, this is a "Catholic legal theory" blog, so although it's not our normal practice to plug comedy videos, I thought readers might get a kick out of both Sen. Obama's and Sen. McCain's (very good) Al Smith speeches.  Link here.

UPDATE:  In response to several readers -- By linking to the speeches I did not mean to weigh on the question whether it is appropriate for someone with Sen. Obama's views and policy plans to be honored by a Catholic foundation in this way, or to minimize the seriousness of his errors (concerning which I've been, to put it mildly, pretty dogged in blogging) regarding the sanctity of life.  (See Kathryn Lopez's comments, here.)  I share the view, I think, that bishops should "not allow those who disagreed with the most central teachings of our faith to receive awards, honors, or to have a platform in our Catholic institutions."  I'll confess, I am anticipatorily gloomy at the possibility of President Obama giving the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame.  Still, I thought the speeches were funny.