Now I know you need your eyes examined. @SimonJester is right – this is about Florida Legislature, not the Nation’s! If you want to get into our politics, then move to Florida!Besides, I doubt this is going to go far. There is a state law that is the mirror of the “Separation of Church & State” in the Constitution here.
I think that a minute of silence would be good. Don’t have to pray, could be something like “aren’t the trees beautiful today?” or sometimes cloudy days are good, it’s sometimes a break from the sunshine."
There’s no end to the religious tyranny that can be imposed on innocent young minds. Why not have them wash their feet and bow to mecca?How about building a bonfire and dancing naked like Wiccans?Why not let cows wander through schools because they’re sacred?
In high school, had a friend who transferred to public school from Catholic school. It took him the entire first year (and an amusing incident) to get it through his “washed” brain that he didn’t have to pop up like a Jack in the box every time the teacher called on him.
BUT: kids pray, silently, in schools all the time, like every time they take a test. The prohibition is only against a prayer LED BY the school official, which represents the “state”, and therefore the “establishment” of religion in the CHILD’S MIND!!
Tigger,you can’t fire them all at once at every election. their terms are staggered.
and one of the constitutional tensions is this:if your local rep has been there a while, and has clout, and brings home the bacon for your district, then why would you fire him – it would be giving up all that power to your neighboring states, which is not you.
doc white about 12 years ago
Yes,master.
Simon_Jester about 12 years ago
Here comes tig with the ’bot posts again.
( This is a cartoon about the Florida STATE legislature. helllloooooo? )
Are we gonna see that same screed attached to EVERY political cartoon now?
Not that I would EVER advocate such a thing, but I’m surprised your posts don’t get flagged a lot more often when you do that.
Ketira about 12 years ago
Now I know you need your eyes examined. @SimonJester is right – this is about Florida Legislature, not the Nation’s! If you want to get into our politics, then move to Florida!Besides, I doubt this is going to go far. There is a state law that is the mirror of the “Separation of Church & State” in the Constitution here.
pam Miner about 12 years ago
I think that a minute of silence would be good. Don’t have to pray, could be something like “aren’t the trees beautiful today?” or sometimes cloudy days are good, it’s sometimes a break from the sunshine."
Howard Walter Premium Member about 12 years ago
There’s no end to the religious tyranny that can be imposed on innocent young minds. Why not have them wash their feet and bow to mecca?How about building a bonfire and dancing naked like Wiccans?Why not let cows wander through schools because they’re sacred?
Howard Walter Premium Member about 12 years ago
I’m glad you recognize the love in liberalism, as indicated by the heart. More and more people are recognizing the hate in conservatism.
agate1 about 12 years ago
Dogma and a dollar won’t get you a cup of coffee, unless you pander to a certain political party. Hmmm, GOPer’s sure have trouble with reality.
Dtroutma about 12 years ago
In high school, had a friend who transferred to public school from Catholic school. It took him the entire first year (and an amusing incident) to get it through his “washed” brain that he didn’t have to pop up like a Jack in the box every time the teacher called on him.
BUT: kids pray, silently, in schools all the time, like every time they take a test. The prohibition is only against a prayer LED BY the school official, which represents the “state”, and therefore the “establishment” of religion in the CHILD’S MIND!!
agate1 about 12 years ago
As long as the Neocons are down wind, then that’s o.k senorbullwinkle.
tengu99 about 12 years ago
nope. won’t do any good. Those that get the job will sing the same song as those that lose the job because its the only song they know.
Howard Walter Premium Member about 12 years ago
I’m here, but it looks like you’ve gone around the bend.
Heavy B about 12 years ago
I’ve got no issue with the moment of silence, its the forcing kids to pray that I take issue with
dannysixpack about 12 years ago
Tigger,you can’t fire them all at once at every election. their terms are staggered.
and one of the constitutional tensions is this:if your local rep has been there a while, and has clout, and brings home the bacon for your district, then why would you fire him – it would be giving up all that power to your neighboring states, which is not you.
it’s a pity, but it’s true.