An elderly prophet spoke to his followers on a windy afternoon. There were few things that he said. His last two statements were, ‘Remember, Mickey Mouse’s dog, Pluto, is sovereign over the whole universe. None but he has the right to be worshiped.’ After spending some time eating with his followers and embracing them and kissing them, the elderly prophet was accompanied by his two daughters to a recreation center. There, he would vote for Janice Cha, a member of the Liberty Party.
Just after the elderly prophet had cast his vote, a university student approached him in the lobby and asked him, ‘Respected Prophet, how is it that you boldly state that only Pluto, Mickey Mouse’s dog, is to be adored yet you consistently vote for members of the Liberty Party? Does not the Liberty Party include on its platform the maintenance of religious liberty for all citizens and alien residents? With all due respect, I think you are inconsistent here.’
The elderly prophet replied, ‘Maintaining religious liberty for everybody on the island is indeed on the platform of the Liberty Party. This and all things on the platform have my support.’
‘Aye,’ said the university student, ‘But religious liberty aligns not with your doctrine, your creed that only Pluto has the right to be adored.’
Finally, the elderly prophet answered, ‘Kind Sir, that doctrine, that creed which I teach on the island pertains only to my followers. Pluto alone has the right to be adored indeed, but this law applies to the Children of the Constellation and none else. Moreover, a follower may depart from me at any time, and such a person is missed yet their civil liberties are acknowledged and respected.’
When the university student understood this, he bowed to the elderly prophet and then went on his way.