Good Morning. I like to think that I have heard and seen some of the goofiest things known to man before, but this one takes the cake this week that is. A man who is serving time for robbery and aggravated assault in Utah has filed a lawsuit in hopes to have his cell and surroundings more to his likings. Here is the story: In December, inmate Michael Polk (serving time for robbery and aggravated assault) filed a federal lawsuit against the Utah Department of Corrections for denying him the right to properly practice his religion, Asatru. According to its teachings, adherents must communicate with ancient Nordic gods (such as Odin, Thor and Heimdall) and for that, it is crucial that they have a Thor's Hammer, a Mead Horn (for drinking Wassail), a drum of wood and boar skin, a "rune staff," and a sword (though Polk graciously said he would accept a cardboard sword). [Deseret Morning News, 12-20-07] hmmm I would just like to add, isn’t Thor the dude with the golden wings on his helmet? Ok, I know the fictional character but whom the heck Odin and Heimdall? I mean first off, the correction facility should be hammer free… So no you can’t have that…besides, isn’t Thor supposed to be good? So committing a crime and then asking help from someone who is good just seems a bit disconcerting. I need help people with these other two gods… Odin and Heimdall… Ok, I helped myself… thanks… Odin is supposedly the God of War and Death in Nordic Mythology. Hmmm once again I am stumped as to why a man would ask for this god? Because he would just be asking for his own death, or would that mean death to his captures… Perhaps that is what his plea was for…so no Mr. Polk no you can’t talk to Odin… I can’t believe I am still going on this story… ok, so he has struck out twice on the first two gods, let’s take a look at the third one which again I have not heard of… Heimdall: Ok, now it’s out of control this god is supposed to sound a horn Gjallar which I have no idea what the hell a Gjallar is or why it needs to be sounded… So once again how about Nooooooo Mr. Freaky deaky Polk dude. You know instead of asking for Nordic Gods, the man had a much better chance asking for help from the Easter Bunnie and The Valentines Day Fairy. I mean at least the Utah correctional people would have known how to react. Because in the day of equal rights and a prisoners rights, pagan gods for this and that which had he been able to call on them he may have taken the whole state of Utah down. I think better next time Mr. Polk goes on a armed robbery kick he should call on the great god of Calgon… because ladies isn’t Calgon supposed to take you away?
Wow, now I need to see the Easter Bunnie…
Have a wonderful Monday.
A huge hug and many pats…
Mart
