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FREMONT, Neb. -- A Nebraska school district has banned a necklace that looks like a rosary after police told officials it's also being worn by gang members.
Omaha Catholic Archdiocese Chancellor Rev. Joseph Taphorn says Christians shouldn't have to give up a symbol of their faith because others misuse it.
The American Civil Liberties Union opposes the policy, saying it violates the rights of free speech and religion.
Twelve-year-old Elizabeth Carey says she was told by her principal she couldn't wear her necklace. Her parents say they are upset that their daughter is not being allowed to express her religious beliefs.
That interview with the girl was weird. She doesn't even know what a gang is but she wants to stand up for Jesus...uh huh. Like jewelry matters to Jesus. It's not even a little thing she is wearing, it's very "bling bling". I personally don't care if she wears it or if the school bans jewelry altogether because neither will matter to any god out there. I also wonder if it's so prevelant among gang members if she will be targeted for wearing it. Lot's to think about.
The American Civil Liberties Union opposes the policy, saying it violates the rights of free speech and religion.
Wait a minute. How is this possible? Almost every day we're hearing here about how the ACLU is an atheistic organization that is trying to stamp out religion.
Wait a minute. How is this possible? Almost every day we're hearing here about how the ACLU is an atheistic organization that is trying to stamp out religion.
It's too bad, but this isn't Christian bashing or a religious issue, it's an effed up gang problem the school is trying to control.
Fremont used to be a sleeply little community. Now it has a real serious problem with gangs and illegals. If ICE would crack down on the packing plants for hiring illegals these gangs might not be such a problem for the community of Fremont, for Omaha, and other similar rural communities near larger cities.
Uh oh, wingnuts - ACLU doing what it has always done: standing up for CIVIL LIBERTY and freedom of expression. This time it just so happens the person they are siding with is the same color & religion as you.
What do do? WHAT TO DO???
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