Just a couple of things:

There is a documentary called "Waco: Rules of Engagement" that provides more information on the Branch Davidians and on what happened in Waco than I ever got through the media at the time. There was a lot more to that situation than most people were led to believe. And both the Waco and Ruby Ridge actions leave me deeply disturbed about the actions and intent of our government. I am glad Janet Reno is gone but I don't think John Ashcroft is the best choice to replace her. He appears to be even more inclined to fascism (at least intellectual fascism) and enforced conformity than she was.

I believe it was Chicago John who defined socialism as "I believe in this, therefore, you must do it too". I think that would be a better description of fascism. Remember that socialism is an economic system and not political. You can be a democratic socialist or a fascist capitalist.

I have no problem providing government money to social organizations that are faith based, as long as the sponsoring organization pays the same taxes as any secular organization. If they are a not for profit organization, fine. I do, however, have a problem with tax exempt religious organizations looking for subsidies for fulfilling their mission - providing service to their community.