A Stitch in Haste

Of course, to the Bush Administration and its radical Evangelical theocrat apologists, every day is "Atheists Don't Count Day," but today is the official version:

A prayerful spirit has always been an important part of our national character, and it is a force that has guided the American people, given us strength, and sustained us in moments of joy and in times of challenge.
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Americans of many faiths and traditions share a common belief that God hears the prayers of His children and shows grace to those who seek Him.
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The Congress, by Public Law 100-307, as amended, has called on our Nation to reaffirm the role of prayer in our society and to respect the freedom of religion[.]

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 3, 2007, as a National Day of Prayer. I ask the citizens of our Nation to give thanks, each according to his or her own faith, for the freedoms and blessings we have received and for God's continued guidance, comfort, and protection. I invite all Americans to join in observing this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Except for the atheists, who should just stay home and shut up.

This Administration has been relentless in both its war against "freedom from religion" and its eagerness to create second-class citizens in America.

National Atheists Don't Count Day is a all-too-common skirmish on both fronts.

More thoughts from Americans United.

UPDATE: More anti-atheist bigotry from the president here.