Foolishness in my homestate.
On Monday, state lawmakers approved legislation that allows students to express their religious views at school.
These senators passed the Religious Viewpoints Anti-discrimination Act. This messy ass bill will allow students to act out their religious views in public spaces, meet as religious groups, and express their views in assignments.
The Tennessee American Civil Liberties Union wasn't pleased. They said:
"While purporting to prevent discrimination against students expressing religious viewpoints, SB 1793/HB 15 47 crosses the line from protecting religious freedom into creating systematic imposition of some students’ personal religious viewpoints on other students. Should this pass, students with a range of religious beliefs, as well as non-believers, would likely routinely be required to listen to religious messages or participate in religious exercises that conflict with their own beliefs.”This is a mess waiting to happen. I hope the Governor doesn't sign this bill.
source
1 comment:
And the circle begins again ... Legistators pass clearly unconstitutional law, somebody sues, goes to court, court decides, appeal, appeal, appeal ... eventually the Supreme Court steps in and declares the law to be unconstitutional ... duh. And the state (actually the citizens of the state through their taxes) waste thiousands/millions on lawyers.
Post a Comment