Separation of church and state is a great idea because it protects both faith and democratic government from harm. The Irish have realized that the United States offers a model that looks out for the interests of all faiths and those who have no faith, meaning everyone can observe or not observe religion as they see fit.
It's a shame that some lawmakers in this country haven't learned to value this concept the way the Irish have.
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