I don't view Pagans as being opressed. Misunderstood because many people are disinclined to learn about our ways when it's much easier to believe what some movie or t.v. show says is 'Pagan'. And of course, any documentaries done on a Pagan belief is done with interviews of those also buying into the media hype, just furthering the misunderstanding about those particular beliefs.

BUT, even though many may not know or are willing to learn about Paganism or it's own diversities, it doesn't keep my from having the right to practice my beliefs. I also do not have to worry about someone coming and dragging me out of my home, throwing me in jail, or torturing me for having my beliefs.

It's a two sided situation. Those screaming 'I'm being prosecuted' usually are being prosecuted. Because they approach the situation in a defensive manner and are willing to act towards another's misunderstanding in the same aggressive manner they are expecting to receive. In otherwords...They're already fighing a perceived battle before a battle has even begun.

True, our beliefs are in the minority of the religious spectrum. And collectively our voices are more quiet then those of the majority. BUT we're not looking to rule, just satisfied with our own little piece of the American dream.

Perhaps one day as our numbers grow, there will be Pagans in office. It's not an impossibility. But as it is, at this moment? There aren't any Pagans interested or even trying to attempt entering a political office. In whole, we're quite satisfied with just voting and doing our own bit quietly. So saying that by our non-intrest in joining campaigning is some way oppressive? That's kinda putting the cart before the horse. First you'd actually have to have one run, go by those results, before reaching any kind of conclusion about whether or not we're politically oppressed.