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benld74

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52. I voted in the minority on this,,,,

Wed Aug 8, 2012, 03:19 PM

Aug 2012

it is quite obvious NOBODY read what the actual intent was. What this will mean is lawsuits when a Muslim puts their rug down in the middle of something and beging to pray!
THAT will surely show a slow news day in MO.

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Missouri 'Right to pray' amendment passes easily [View all] pstokely Aug 2012 OP

Oh. So I guess Missouri doesn't have any other more pressing issues?? progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #1

Not for Repukes pstokely Aug 2012 #2

So will it exclude religions? ... Historic NY Aug 2012 #3

I found the loophole that allows them to discriminate against the prayer rugs... Big Orange Jeff Aug 2012 #11

But they let every crazy bible thumper scream Hell and Damnation at passerbys lunatica Aug 2012 #46

My same thoughts riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #13

I can see them flipping out once my yarmulke comes out too, self-righteous religious freakos Suji to Seoul Aug 2012 #31

how were they unable to pray in public before this nonsense? Skittles Aug 2012 #4

Silly. Isn't it? No one is prevented them from praying as long as everyone isn't made to pray. The Wielding Truth Aug 2012 #7

They were able to pray, but loyalsister Aug 2012 #22

The Regressive Party strikes again. sellitman Aug 2012 #5

Becoming? Confusious Aug 2012 #28

Lucky I was laying in my Lazyboy when I read this. I almost hit the screen with my beer. n/t jtuck004 Aug 2012 #30

Well Robbins Aug 2012 #6

Well then we were among good company Loki Aug 2012 #21

Hi, Loki. I spent most of last Saturday and Sunday in Johnson County............... TheDebbieDee Aug 2012 #25

My family voted against it, too Hayabusa Aug 2012 #50

Uh... School assignments can violate one's religion? Beartracks Aug 2012 #8

they can pray to put all non christians in camps and that's ok now in schools. sweet nt msongs Aug 2012 #9

If only this had been in effect in the 70s! mbperrin Aug 2012 #26

My guess is they are aiming it at sex education davidpdx Aug 2012 #39

But an "assignment" might be to read about genders. It's not going to be... Beartracks Aug 2012 #55

I agree the study of gender is important, especially for high school level students davidpdx Aug 2012 #58

Pretty much... jmowreader Aug 2012 #57

I wonder if they are including ALL religions? In fact if they want to play that game if the school still_one Aug 2012 #10

"We have 27 applicants for the 2 jobs that are open" BlueJazz Aug 2012 #12

So they amended the constitution to legalize something already constitutionally protected? (nt) Posteritatis Aug 2012 #14

They were hoping to place this on the ballot in November pstokely Aug 2012 #18

US Supreme Court will over turn this IMO. L0oniX Aug 2012 #15

Wow, so all you have to do is say 'its against my religion' iamthebandfanman Aug 2012 #16

Great opportunity for kids. JDPriestly Aug 2012 #17

I don't see any explanation of whether students get a zero for undone assignments starroute Aug 2012 #19

Freedom from religious violation isn't freedom from challenging subjects. Beartracks Aug 2012 #20

If their faith can be shaken by a classroom speaker or lesson, it wasn't much of a faith, was it? mbperrin Aug 2012 #27

I would guess that an exemption would require an alternate assigment davidpdx Aug 2012 #40

I am so sorry. MuseRider Aug 2012 #23

Matthew 6:5 mbperrin Aug 2012 #24

Thanks for posting this. I was thinking about this commentary up until. I saw yours. Judi Lynn Aug 2012 #32

It always reminds me of this poem. BadgerKid Aug 2012 #33

I'm looking forward to... TheAmbivalante Aug 2012 #29

truly.. that's why I left. SemperEadem Aug 2012 #35

so does that mean SemperEadem Aug 2012 #34

It would also appear that they now have nothing to say SemperEadem Aug 2012 #36

Well clearly all those OTHER religions will be "disturbing the peace" annabanana Aug 2012 #38

The ultimate dumbing of society... Evasporque Aug 2012 #37

This will last until the first time someone looks in the direction of Mecca, mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2012 #41

My worry is that atheist kids will feel docgee Aug 2012 #42

re:Missouri 'Right to pray' amendment passes easily allan01 Aug 2012 #43

Could the law be turned on its head if atheist students start protesting that their asssignments... johnfunk Aug 2012 #44

What a waste of time. This has always been legal. NYC Liberal Aug 2012 #45

The dumbing down of Americans proceeds post haste lunatica Aug 2012 #47

Praise Jesus! ...And Allah! And Buddha! Hell, praise Satan too! Hee hee. MatthewStLouis Aug 2012 #48

Aren't those things already legal? EC Aug 2012 #49

"...public schools will be required to post the text of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights." Adsos Letter Aug 2012 #51

I voted in the minority on this,,,, benld74 Aug 2012 #52

Public prayer isn't Christian, is it? DionDem Aug 2012 #53

As long as they don't disturb the peace.... LiberalLovinLug Aug 2012 #54

"permits students to avoid assignments that violate their religious beliefs" Sick of the GOP Aug 2012 #56