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rug

(82,333 posts)
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 12:00 PM Jan 2013

Satanists Plan Rally For Rick Scott For His 'Defense Of Religious Liberty'

Posted: 01/14/2013 9:39 am EST | Updated: 01/14/2013 9:52 am EST

Florida Governor Rick Scott, who suffers dismal approval ratings, has at least garnered favor with one unlikely group -- Satanists.

On January 25, the members of the Satanic Temple will gather on the steps of Scott's office in Tallahassee as a show of solidarity with the Governor, whom they believe "has shown unwavering fortitude and progressive resolve in his defense of religious liberty," according to a press release.

Specifically, they're referring to Scott's recent approval of Senate Bill 98 that permits school districts to allow students to read inspirational messages of their choosing at assemblies and sporting events. It went into effect on July 12.

"The Satanic Temple embraces the free expression of religion, and Satanists are happy to show their support of Rick Scott who -- particularly with SB 98 -- has reaffirmed our American freedom to practice our faith openly, allowing our Satanic children the freedom to pray in school," the release continues.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/14/satanists-rally-for-rick-scott_n_2471328.html

The press release.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10296844.htm?PID=4003003

What the hell are Satanists doing associating themselves with this creep?

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Satanists Plan Rally For Rick Scott For His 'Defense Of Religious Liberty' (Original Post) rug Jan 2013 OP
What the hell are Satanists doing associating themselves with this creep? cleanhippie Jan 2013 #1
Your sarcasm meter is broken. rug Jan 2013 #2
And your irony meter is broken. cleanhippie Jan 2013 #4
Oh, it works just fine. rug Jan 2013 #5
If you say so. cleanhippie Jan 2013 #6
The Tea Party, NRA, Satanists. Ganja Ninja Jan 2013 #3
Lol, bet he didn't see that one coming. cbayer Jan 2013 #7
LaVeyan Satanism is a rather nasty Ayn Rand-esque pile of crap ButterflyBlood Jan 2013 #8

cleanhippie

(19,705 posts)
1. What the hell are Satanists doing associating themselves with this creep?
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 12:02 PM
Jan 2013

Could the same be said for Catholics and the Pope?

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
7. Lol, bet he didn't see that one coming.
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 01:43 PM
Jan 2013

This is an ongoing problem for those who think their religion is the only one. They forget that when they pass laws to insert religion into a public process, there are all kinds of "others" who may exercise the right as well.

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