The last time most of us heard the name Javaris Crittenton, it was as the other guy in a news story starring Gilbert Arenas. The story grew from a December 2009 incident in the locker room of the NBA’s Washington Wizards in which a supposed “joke” between the two escalated until they produced guns from their lockers. Arenas got most of the attention – and blame – which is fitting. He was the team’s star, considered one of the better players in the game.

Every morning across the United States, children say “one nation under God” as they recite the Pledge of Allegiance aloud in public school classes. Every day, students buy items from the vending machines using U.S. $1 bills, which say, “In God we trust.” On Aug. 9, Rick Perry declared a day of prayer in Texas.

Policymakers in Washington agree more airwaves should be made available for wireless services, but they clash over some important details – for example, how to make the most efficient use of the prime airwaves occupied by TV broadcasters.