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Re: Those stupid liberal judges are at it again!
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:23:30 GMT
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, William R. Ward writes:
> > I have no problem with people believing in whatever religion they
> > want. However, when the State, through the public school system,
> > offers *financial* support for an institution of religion, then that
> > crosses the line. The Bible Club should be permitted to meet but
> > should not have access to student body money. The Court was wrong
> > here, IMNSHO.
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> And some would call that 'reverse discrimination'
> Just because a group of students has a student run group and they want to
> discuss their belief in God, and they can't get school support on par with
> students who want to have a Camera club, Chess club or whatever club it may
> be, is just as discriminatory.
There is nothing in the Constitution about supporting a hobby or game.
There is something about supporting a religion. And that's how it
should be - religion is a much more controversial topic than chess or
cameras.
--Bill.
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William R Ward bill@wards.net http://www.wards.net/~bill/
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