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I agree. They should be able to read other books. But at the same time, I'm going to say that if the situation was flipped around, and The Bible was outlawed there, the ACLU wouldn't have given a ten cent sh*t. Neither would have the liberal media.
I agree. They should be able to read other books. But at the same time, I'm going to say that if the situation was flipped around, and The Bible was outlawed there, the ACLU wouldn't have given a ten cent sh*t. Neither would have the liberal media.
You'd be incorrect. Here is a current case where a Christian prisoner was denied his right to practice.
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The plaintiff in this case is a Texas state prisoner who was denied the opportunity to participate in Christian worship services. He sued, seeking injunctive relief and damages.
You'd be incorrect. Here is a current case where a Christian prisoner was denied his right to practice.
Thank's for the link. That's good to see. If you stand up for one side you would have to stand up for the other regarding the First Amendment. Gotta keep current.
I presume this is a rarity, though. Generally, conservatives dont get/seek ACLU backing on their cases.
Thank's for the link. That's good to see. If you stand up for one side you would have to stand up for the other regarding the First Amendment. Gotta keep current.
I presume this is a rarity, though. Generally, conservatives dont get/seek ACLU backing on their cases.
You're welcome.
One big reason that you don't see as many cases brought on behalf of Christians is that Christianity is the majority in the US. Majority belief systems tend to oppress minority belief systems, not the other way around. They may not realize that their activities are oppressive, or they may believe that they are correct and merely suppressing "incorrect" philosophies.
Another reason may well be the incorrect assumption that the ACLU does not defend Christians on these issues, when, in fact, they do. However, they are looking at the merits of the case, not who is involved in the case.
Thank's for the link. That's good to see. If you stand up for one side you would have to stand up for the other regarding the First Amendment. Gotta keep current.
I presume this is a rarity, though. Generally, conservatives dont get/seek ACLU backing on their cases.
But that really only comes from their basic ignorance and brain washing.
"This is a rarity, though." really? what is a rarity is a conservative...or any christian in general... actually reading their idol scriptures, instead of just swallowing the propaganda their overlords feed them.
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or any christian in general[/b]... actually reading their idol scriptures, instead of just swallowing the propaganda their overlords feed them.
Thats funny. The mass majority of christian blacks and latinos voted Democrat the last election. Who is it exactly that you are so bitter towards? Or are you an atheist that just hates religion in general?
Most jails only allow books and magazines sent from the publisher. Tom Freeman cant send Jail Ed a book from the book store but Tom can order a book from Random house and have it mailed to Ed.
Additional jails have a commissary system that usually allows for books. Also each inmate can only have so many. I think most is 2 books or magazines total. I know inmates in GA get all sorts of books and magazines including puzzle books.
The claim is that drugs and other contraband can be sent across the guard line. I agree with the safety measure. However I am really surprised that a county jail has stopped all publication. Except the bible. The only thing I can think is that there was an issue that they were unable to resolve so it got put on the back burner. That never works out. That happens allot in county jails.
usually I won't support the ACLU as to many times they have a double standard that focuses toward what the press will report on. If this is as they say then it needs to be corrected but I think from what I have read there is more to the story.
I didn't vote, since I am against any books for prisoners. Weights, also.
I read an article recently that spoke of the 'violent' reading material that some prisoners (I think in California state prisons) have access to. I wish I had a link for it was appalling what they were reading (books describing how to kill people, how to create general mayhem, etc).
There was an old Stephen King book (about the guy wrongfully in prison; made into a movie) that had a statement like this "And if there were maggots in their pudding, wasn't that too damn bad".
Although 'liberal' in some areas, I tend to believe that felons should be fed, maggots and all, but other than that? Sit in your cell. Contemplate the shiny toilet. Let their muscles atrophy.
In my calmer moments I probably would temper my statements, but we will let it ride. Here in Texas I viewed with horror the rulings of the Federal Judge William Wayne Justice.
Thats funny. The mass majority of christian blacks and latinos voted Democrat the last election. Who is it exactly that you are so bitter towards? Or are you an atheist that just hates religion in general?
Sounds like you're a christian who doesn't know jack about the average atheist. Most of us don't give a good god damn what fairy tales you want to believe, what imaginary friend you want to pray to, and what religious shill you prefer to give your money to. We just get annoyed when you try to insert your dogma into laws that govern our lives. Believe what you want, just leave us out of it.
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