Judge rules against silence

The forum for general posting. Come join the madness. :)
Post Reply
Message
Author
User avatar
ne1410s
Posts: 2961
Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:26 pm
Location: The Friendly Confines

Judge rules against silence

#1 Post by ne1410s » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:29 pm

NYT:
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the state law requiring a moment of silence in public schools across Illinois is unconstitutional, saying it crosses the line separating church and state.
Thank God.
"When you argue with a fool, there are two fools in the argument."
Top
User avatar
BackInTex
Posts: 13694
Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:43 pm
Location: In Texas of course!

Re: Judge rules against silence

#2 Post by BackInTex » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:32 pm

ne1410s wrote:NYT:
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the state law requiring a moment of silence in public schools across Illinois is unconstitutional, saying it crosses the line separating church and state.
Thank God.
He's probably for gay marriage and against TOPG as well.
..what country can preserve it’s liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? let them take arms.
~~ Thomas Jefferson

War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
-- Benjamin Franklin (maybe)
Top
User avatar
Governor Blago
Merry Man
Posts: 57
Joined: Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:54 pm
Location: Locked upp

Re: Judge rules against silence

#3 Post by Governor Blago » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:32 pm

ne1410s wrote:NYT:
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the state law requiring a moment of silence in public schools across Illinois is unconstitutional, saying it crosses the line separating church and state.
Thank God.

God has a lot of cash, right?

You listening up there!?!?!? Make it rain gold, or I'll see to it you're expelled permanently!
Show me the #&*(@ money!
Top
User avatar
TheCalvinator24
Posts: 4886
Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:50 am
Location: Wyoming
Contact:
Contact TheCalvinator24

Re: Judge rules against silence

#4 Post by TheCalvinator24 » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:24 pm

ne1410s wrote:NYT:
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the state law requiring a moment of silence in public schools across Illinois is unconstitutional, saying it crosses the line separating church and state.
Thank God.
My bet is that he will get overturned. There is nothing on the face of "moment of silence" that would violate the 1st Amendment or even run afoul of the silly "Lemon Test"
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. —Albus Dumbledore
Top
User avatar
ne1410s
Posts: 2961
Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:26 pm
Location: The Friendly Confines

Re: Judge rules against silence

#5 Post by ne1410s » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:44 pm

George Will (I think):

As long as there are math tests, there will always be prayer in school.
"When you argue with a fool, there are two fools in the argument."
Top
User avatar
mrkelley23
Posts: 6585
Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:48 pm
Location: Somewhere between Bureaucracy and Despair

Re: Judge rules against silence

#6 Post by mrkelley23 » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:44 pm

I can't speak for other states, but in Indiana it was a very transparent attempt by the people who think school mandated prayer was a good thing to sneak prayer back in the schools by the back door. Why some Christians think it is so important to force others to indulge in their religious traditions that they would employ sneaky, underhanded tactics is beyond me, but oh well.

As for the Moment of Silence, I don't find it unconstitutional per se, just silly and unproductive.
For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled. -- Richard Feynman
Top
User avatar
TheCalvinator24
Posts: 4886
Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:50 am
Location: Wyoming
Contact:
Contact TheCalvinator24

Re: Judge rules against silence

#7 Post by TheCalvinator24 » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:33 pm

mrkelley23 wrote:I can't speak for other states, but in Indiana it was a very transparent attempt by the people who think school mandated prayer was a good thing to sneak prayer back in the schools by the back door. Why some Christians think it is so important to force others to indulge in their religious traditions that they would employ sneaky, underhanded tactics is beyond me, but oh well.

As for the Moment of Silence, I don't find it unconstitutional per se, just silly and unproductive.
You get no disagreement with me on that point, either.
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. —Albus Dumbledore
Top
User avatar
gsabc
Posts: 6496
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:03 am
Location: Federal Bureaucracy City
Contact:
Contact gsabc

Re: Judge rules against silence

#8 Post by gsabc » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:41 pm

mrkelley23 wrote:As for the Moment of Silence, I don't find it unconstitutional per se, just silly and unproductive.
Not for the teachers, for whom it is the last moment of quiet they get before the day's chaos starts.
I just ordered chicken and an egg from Amazon. I'll let you know.
Top
User avatar
silverscreenselect
Posts: 24615
Joined: Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:21 pm
Contact:
Contact silverscreenselect

Re: Judge rules against silence

#9 Post by silverscreenselect » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:11 am

Most teachers would prefer about eight hours of silence a day in public schools.
Check out our website: http://www.silverscreenvideos.com
Top
User avatar
Jeemie
Posts: 7303
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:35 pm
Location: City of Champions Once More (Well, in spirit)!!!!

Re: Judge rules against silence

#10 Post by Jeemie » Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:37 am

ne1410s wrote:NYT:
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the state law requiring a moment of silence in public schools across Illinois is unconstitutional, saying it crosses the line separating church and state.
Thank God.
That's very funny.
1979 City of Champions 2009
Top
Post Reply

Return to “WWTBAM Bored Posts”