probability of imminent recurrence).  The Magistrate Judge found that the threat of "injury" is "immediate" even though the next inauguration is in four years.  Magistrate's Findings & Recommendations, p. 7.  The Magistrate Judge concluded that it was "unrealistic" to ask Newdow to wait until shortly before the next inauguration to seek injunctive relief.  President Bush respectfully disagrees for two reasons.
First, an event that will not occur until 2005 cannot legally or logically be considered "imminent" or "immediate." The Oxford American Dictionary defines "imminent" as "(of events), about to occur, likely to occur at any moment." Oxford. American Dictionary^ 438 (1980).  "Immediate" is defined as "(I) occurring or done at once, without delay, (2) nearest, next, with nothing between." Jd.
Second, there are very practical reasons for requiring Newdow to wait to bring an action to enjoin a prayer at the next inauguration.  If President Bush is re-elected, he may choose a non-denominational prayer to be included in the next inauguration.  If another person is elected, that person may be an atheist or may be of a non-Christian faith.  Any new President, whether Christian or not, may choose a prayer--or may decide to omit a prayer altogether.  Asking this Court in 2001 to enjoin what may or may not happen in 2005 borders on the ludicrous.  Common sense suggests that any such action should be brought, if at all, after the next election, and after inaugural plans are announced. //
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