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you rock girl!...They just shudder and grab the pitchforks when their myths are challenged snooper2 Jan 2012 #1
very brave bigtree Jan 2012 #2
The christian soldiers are stronger than ever in our country FlaGatorJD Jan 2012 #3
She is a true hero for anyone who understands what's right. HuckleB Jan 2012 #4
That is one brave and principled young woman hifiguy Jan 2012 #5
"Others said it reflected secular values they held dear" NoGOPZone Jan 2012 #6
They can post it in their own homes, then Mariana Jan 2012 #50
GO GIRL! My youngest is an eclectic pagan. Freedom OF religion also means FROM it. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #7
No it doesn't, you can't add words to the Bill of Rights that take rights away. Kurmudgeon Jan 2012 #51
We have separation of church and state, though. Quantess Jan 2012 #52
Thanks. That's what I was going to say. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #55
As long as the Church The Wizard Jan 2012 #78
Then brand them by their tax number, leave everyone else and their freedom alone. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #181
Hahahahahahahhahahaha cleanhippie Feb 2012 #191
Freedom of religion includes the right to choose none. n/t Gore1FL Jan 2012 #77
So you get to choose none for others too then, funny how you interpret freedom. Kurmudgeon Jan 2012 #98
Right, it's 'intolerance' to say that prayer doesn't belong in public schools. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #103
It's intolerance for you to think you can stop free speech. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #167
Oh, there is deranged prejudicial hostility here, alright. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #172
And then the calling of the names begins, because you have reason on your side, eh? Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #182
Uhm, I am merly repeating WHAT YOU JUST SAID TO SOMEONE ELSE. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #188
Nobody ever said atheism should be promoted at school, either. Quantess Jan 2012 #108
Atheism in the none of the above choice, and it shouldn't get special treatment either. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #168
Wow, that sure is SOME paranoia you have there. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #176
Down to name calling again, I see. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #183
Continuing the fabrication of facts, I see. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #189
I don;t choose for anyone else. Gore1FL Jan 2012 #109
Then don't, just allow others their freedom of speech and assembly. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #170
The state should not promote one religion over any other. hack89 Feb 2012 #184
You can have speech and assembly. No one is stopping you from having speech and assembly. Gore1FL Feb 2012 #193
Give me a fucking break PVnRT Jan 2012 #117
Funny how you only feel this way when it is YOUR religion. cleanhippie Jan 2012 #121
Funny how you only feel this way when it's against Christianity, prejudice much? Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #171
It's "Secular, Atheist ISLAM" to YOU. Is that you, Newt? PassingFair Feb 2012 #177
If we're talking about public schools, fuck YES it is freedom FROM religion. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #95
BTW, did you notice that you happen to be the censor in this situation? Kurmudgeon Jan 2012 #99
Okay. What part of STATE SPONSORED PRAYER IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL don't you understand? Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #101
Nothing about state sponsored in the article, now curse some more. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #164
"the prayer’s presence at Cranston High School West was unconstitutional" - Why so obtuse? cleanhippie Feb 2012 #186
It was a christian prayer on the wall of a STATE owned and operated school. hack89 Feb 2012 #187
So you'd be fine with a Buhddist prayer on the school wall? JFN1 Jan 2012 #119
Of course not. He has clearly demonstarted on several occasions that he only feels this way cleanhippie Jan 2012 #122
I bet you have more posts against things on this forum than I do. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #166
Are you saying that to convince yourself? cleanhippie Feb 2012 #169
No, I'm pointing out YOUR obvious tactic. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #173
Keep telling yourself that. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #179
Sure, why not? And it's a freedom to be Christian or whatever you want country. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #165
When someone tries to legislate or force christians into hiding, please let us know. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #174
What Public Office Does That Poster Represent? ProfessorGAC Jan 2012 #135
As you have demonstarted, that only applies when its YOUR religion that is infringing. cleanhippie Jan 2012 #120
Again, you use your excuse to justify intolerance. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #175
No one is trying to silence anyone. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #180
49 years? surrealAmerican Jan 2012 #8
Its the same mentality as those who say "Its just a little prayer! Just sit quietly and meditate or riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #33
Beaming good vibes at Jessica. immoderate Jan 2012 #9
I understand there are many christians who would like to see it stay there Quantess Jan 2012 #10
They know religion doesn't belong in a public school. Mariana Jan 2012 #107
Or brand anything that offends you "religion" then remove it. Good tactic, worked for the Romans. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #178
Oh, you are so right, this banner that read "school prayer" and started with "our Heavenly Father" cleanhippie Feb 2012 #192
From what I know about Roger Williams, he'd be up in arms about this. Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #11
Way to go Jessica. Religion is scary. Religions comprised of people Zorra Jan 2012 #12
+1 sarcasmo Jan 2012 #24
Stay strong against the zealot nutbags, Jessica! Arugula Latte Jan 2012 #13
How sad. hfojvt Jan 2012 #14
Rick Santorum, is that you? callous taoboy Jan 2012 #16
Maybe we could have a religious image as a header for every DU page? Zorra Jan 2012 #18
Yes. How sad that someone risks threats of violence to stand up for the constitution Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #19
Beautifully put, once again, Mr. DeMontague. callous taoboy Jan 2012 #29
Love it!! hifiguy Jan 2012 #32
you clearly do not understand hfojvt Jan 2012 #42
Well, you have a list of quotes there, which proves you have a list of quotes. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #44
the list of quotes was there not to prove anytrhing hfojvt Jan 2012 #59
If they want prayer to be a part of their kids education, send them to private religious schools. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #65
Why wasn't that the case in 1946 then? hfojvt Jan 2012 #69
Same reason that school segregation didn't end until Brown v. Board of Education. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #70
Bravo, bravo, bravo!!! October Jan 2012 #90
if I am the one who is mad here, bub hfojvt Jan 2012 #105
Your grasp of law and history, calm or not, is severely limited. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #106
you are always free to send your children to a private atheist school hfojvt Jan 2012 #114
You're simply wrong, and it's bigger than one SCOTUS decision. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #115
Outstanding, Warren! hifiguy Jan 2012 #126
because you still have not answered the question hfojvt Jan 2012 #143
"Most people" also didn't think the constitution precluded school segregation. And they were wrong. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #145
So, you're for "Majority Rule"??? October Feb 2012 #163
So I take it that you are okay with the Koran being taught in public schools as the truth, then? Arugula Latte Jan 2012 #137
Sorry, I cannot help you hfojvt Jan 2012 #144
You think it's a state's rights issue?! riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #146
SPOT ON!! Casandia Jan 2012 #75
Wow. WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #47
Everything you just posted is irrelelvent fascisthunter Jan 2012 #49
that's just it - OUR tax dollars. Not yours, not only the atheists or agnostics tax dollars. hfojvt Jan 2012 #60
So that's your argument? That it was legal in the 17 and 1800s? So was slavery. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2012 #61
I seem to recall a hfojvt Jan 2012 #63
pssst, what about the 14th Amendment? Viking12 Jan 2012 #80
YOUR churches are ALREADY tax exempt. That's more than fucking plenty, bub. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #71
my oh my, what twisting you have exhibited... sorry, the state doesn't promote christianity fascisthunter Jan 2012 #85
Didn't someone big in your religion say something about giving unto Ceasar what is Ceasar's? n/t Gore1FL Jan 2012 #110
You need that assurance, do you? pokerfan Jan 2012 #54
it has to be said hfojvt Jan 2012 #62
OK. I'm the new principal of your kid's school. I just decided we're going to recite Buddhist lindysalsagal Jan 2012 #96
Notice how quiet he gets as soon as you make the religion being forced NOT his religion? cleanhippie Jan 2012 #123
Oooh, but their religion is SPECIAL, see?! Arugula Latte Jan 2012 #138
actually I have quoted Franklin on this matter hfojvt Jan 2012 #161
Buddhist, it is! (On the school wall:) "O Amida, Oneness of Life and Light, lindysalsagal Feb 2012 #194
huh? Maybe the comment was so dumb it did not deserve a response. hfojvt Jan 2012 #160
Thank you for at least acknowledging that you have no idea how things work. cleanhippie Jan 2012 #162
At least I'm not calling you names. And no one is forced, believe what you wish. Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #185
No one is calling you names. Take your persecution complex elsewhere. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #190
"Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius"... Zorra Jan 2012 #57
+1 MrCoffee Jan 2012 #21
funny sarcasmo Jan 2012 #25
Chances are, she doesn't want / need you to. n/t chrisa Jan 2012 #37
You're perfectly free to mumble to yourself in this country. n/t backscatter712 Jan 2012 #38
Don't pray in my school _ed_ Jan 2012 #58
What makes you think hfojvt Jan 2012 #64
The court sided with her for a reason. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #102
They're activist liberal commies Ter Jan 2012 #111
I'd like to hear it from the horse's mouth. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #112
Does your religion want to take over the US government? DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2012 #149
They should be hailing her as a hero of American values. Must take a brave person to yellowcanine Jan 2012 #15
I am very proud of her. She gets it. Those who would tag her as an "evil little thing" callous taoboy Jan 2012 #17
remember, she's the intolerant bigot, here Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #20
+1 sarcasmo Jan 2012 #26
How graceful those who disagree with her have been! NOT!!! n/t MarkCharles Jan 2012 #22
Someday, maybe a Christian will see this stuff is wrong Warpy Jan 2012 #23
Jessica Alquist is one brave person Tsiyu Jan 2012 #27
He's typical of Rhode Island state house "Democrats" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2012 #152
Yep, more religious hypocrites. The Doctor. Jan 2012 #28
Here is Palumbo's info Tsiyu Jan 2012 #30
With "Democrats" like him rucky Jan 2012 #74
Thank you! CrispyQ Jan 2012 #83
Phew. Good thing these hateful words will be removed. Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #31
Evidently, those words aren't taken seriously NoGOPZone Jan 2012 #34
Here, I fixed it for you... riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #35
Thank you. Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #76
Because obviously, only religious folks would follow such rules..... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2012 #153
Do you feel it's important to have them presented as a prayer? callous taoboy Jan 2012 #36
Exactly what part of the Establishment Clause don't you understand? Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #39
I think the answer is WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #40
I believe that Congress should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #41
The SCOTUS has repeatedly affirmed that the Establishment Clause pertains to prayer in public school Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #43
Not only that, Warren, but in the town where I reside even tax payer funded property callous taoboy Jan 2012 #45
well, I guess if SCOTUS says it, I believe it, and that settles it hfojvt Jan 2012 #66
The Bush v. Gore decision was handled in such a way to SPECIFICALLY preclude establishing precedence Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #68
so a 5-4 you agree with is good, but a 5-4 you disagree with is bad hfojvt Jan 2012 #72
No. If you get off on arguing with yourself, buy a puppet. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #73
spot on! callous taoboy Feb 2012 #195
As a private individual, I am not bound by Supreme Court rulings, Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #87
No, and you are free to personally pray anywhere your private individual wants. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #89
That "innocuous banner" is 8 foot tall headed with "School Prayer" in RED riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #91
Isn't funny how believers are constantly reassuring non-believers about how harmless and friendly Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #94
Why do you Christians feel the need to have a prayer banner up? PVnRT Jan 2012 #118
too bad! Use your own private property to shove religion down somebody's throat fascisthunter Jan 2012 #48
Not hateful words, just exclusive words. Words that have no place in public. CrispyQ Jan 2012 #86
I don't have a heavenly father. Nor do I have a fairy god mother, a tooth fairy, a santa clause lindysalsagal Jan 2012 #97
The court sided with her for a reason. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #104
Wait...you're the same guy beating the pro-police-brutality drum DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2012 #150
They let the "Let's Destroy America" guys back into the US? Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #151
And many others. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #157
poor, poor religious folks. Not allowed to use tax dollars to shove religion down everyone's throat fascisthunter Jan 2012 #46
they are words on a wall. Back in my day, you did not eat the words of wit hfojvt Jan 2012 #67
too fucking bad... it's a constitutional issue you don't care about fascisthunter Jan 2012 #82
Cranston is nuts. As a Christian I agree completely with Jessica. I do my own praying and I do it jwirr Jan 2012 #53
A few anti-atheist bigots in this site were calling Jessica a bigot, UGH! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #56
While trying to deny they were doing so in the same breath. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #79
Kudos Johnny2X2X Jan 2012 #81
Public prayer is frowned upon The Wizard Jan 2012 #84
Nobody was making anybody pray. (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #88
What an awesome, brave human being she is. Zhade Jan 2012 #92
And by ending 49 years of horrible tyranny, Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #93
Glad you agree. WilliamPitt Jan 2012 #100
Why so angrily bitter? JFN1 Jan 2012 #116
No, you're correct. We should all "happily accept" court decisions regarding what is Constitutional. Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #124
So you disagree with this decision? Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #125
What specific religion? Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #127
There are many in which it is not. Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #128
Every year my kids' public school has a concert to celebrate Hannukah and Christmas, Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #129
Oh, so someone standing up for their 1st Amendment rights is a "hissy fit" now? Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #132
I don't think kids should be forced to recite the Lord's Prayer every day Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #136
So get rid of the word "prayer" at the top of the banner Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #140
"Our Heavenly Father" is not a positive message. MNBrewer Jan 2012 #141
And there are a few for whom "God" is not a concept at all. . annabanana Jan 2012 #147
Well sure. JFN1 Jan 2012 #148
while I am a .... geekd Jan 2012 #113
Thank You, Jessica Alquist. Raffi Ella Jan 2012 #130
Not a Christian prayer. Dozens of religions have a "heavenly father" (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #131
religious prayer, then. Raffi Ella Jan 2012 #133
Please let me know which other religions are complaining about this. Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #134
Of course they do, because religion is misogynistic. Arugula Latte Jan 2012 #139
I nice FAQ about issues of the case Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #142
Excellent commentary on this case MNBrewer Jan 2012 #155
Evil Little Thing tshirts for sale, proceeds go to a scholarship fund for Jessica Nevernose Jan 2012 #154
I'll be... damn. This is too awesome for words. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #156
I would've ordered one for myself Nevernose Jan 2012 #158
*guffaw* 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #159
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