Given the fact that most religions share basic values, it is most unfortunate that religious people can be played off against each other so easily. One possible reason for this may be that people do not know enough about other people's beliefs.

lawmakers the Center for Responsible Politics named Hastings the "Poorest Member of Congress" with a 2010 average net worth of -$4732002. After placing second in the initial Democratic primary for the post he scored an upset victory over State Representative Lois J. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.

He is a member of the Democratic Party. Representative for Florida's 20th congressional district serving in Congress since 1993. S.