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Perhaps you noticed the revelation that occurred in last Wednesday's Idaho Statesman, but if not, here's a resurrection: As part of some nerdy book-thing or another, our esteemed Governor-turned-Cabinet-head Dirk Kempthorne was asked, "If you could save just one work of literature, what would you save? Why?" Kempthorne replied: "The Bible is literally the Word of God ... It is a source of inspiration, wisdom and love. It's a foundation of modern society-a foundation that spans numerous cultures and faiths. I don't know why you wouldn't protect it with your life."

I admit that my first response to this quote was an eye-roll-or more accurately, a "I know you dream of riding America's …