I almost don't even know what to say about this.

Chaplain Drollinger, of Capitol Ministries, holds Bible study meetings for lawmakers in Sacramento at the Capitol. Recently, however, he has taken it upon himself to denounce another fellowship group, insisting that their interfaith composition is "disgusting" to God.

I have to admit overwhelming curiosity as to Drollinger's opinion on the same-sex marriage decision expected in the coming weeks. If he is this upset over other worshiping Christians, I can only imagine the dim view he takes of allowing the queer community any social dignity.

To their credit, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle - including Assemblyman Mike Villines, R-Clovis, who sponsors Drollinger's services - quickly repudiated the chaplain's assertions, tamping down passions and turning the whole spectacle into merely another of California's countless cultural sideshows.

While it's certainly wonderful that the First Amendment guarantees everyone access to FIMD (Foot In Mouth Disease), there are still standards of taste and decorum one may reasonably expect of persons in certain positions. Being a minister to many of California's lawmakers does, I suspect, qualify as one of these positions.

But maybe he's the victim. Perhaps if Schwarzenegger's health-care proposal had succeeded, Drollinger could have received an FIMD vaccine! Then again, on pay of $120,000 as a minister, I'm going to guess that he's probably doing just fine on his own.