[NoMyths]

Having seen this debate elsewhere: has there ever been this level of hyper-analysis for such a ridiculously minor consideration as the giver of an invocation? Or the hand-wringing over each cabinet appointment?

I'm trying to figure out whether it can possibly be intensified during the next election cycle. I mean, really -- the Pope could give the invocation and he'd get the same criticism. Although he'd have the side benefit of actually being newsworthy. It's a prayer, for heaven's sake.

Can we get a similar level of popular scrutiny fired up over Obama's pick for inaugural poet, since he's thankfully brought that tradition back? I mean, I had to decline due to a scheduling conflict, but still.