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Old 03-09-2008, 08:43 AM
 
Location: Camberville
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Actually what happens is that the student body takes a vote so it's a majority rule if they want prayers at graduation ceremonies..no one commands.

3 out of 4 Round Rock High Schools voted to have prayers.

Understand the facts before you make an opinion please.
So what about the minority that do not with to listen to a prayer? Or don't want to listen to a Christian prayer (which I assume this would be)? Who cares right? It's only their graduation.
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Old 03-09-2008, 08:44 AM
 
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This was student initiated...
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School officials organized, oversaw, and attempted to manipulate the votes on whether to include prayer.
Those were the plaintiff's allegations. The trial court ruled in their favor. If you want the findings of the court, read the judge's order in the case.

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Old 03-09-2008, 08:52 AM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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School officials organized, oversaw, and attempted to manipulate the votes on whether to include prayer.
Do you have a link to back up your facts ?
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Old 03-09-2008, 09:02 AM
 
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Secession is always an option.
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Old 03-09-2008, 09:40 AM
 
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Do you have a link to back up your facts ?
Those were the plaintiff's allegations. The trial court ruled in their favor. If you want the findings of the court, read the judge's order in the case.
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Old 03-09-2008, 07:52 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Actually what happens is that the student body takes a vote so it's a majority rule if they want prayers at graduation ceremonies..no one commands.

3 out of 4 Round Rock High Schools voted to have prayers.

Understand the facts before you make an opinion please.
It doesn't matter. Everyone doesn't believe in the same God that's why religion has no place in public schools.
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Old 03-13-2008, 08:18 AM
 
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Regulations Ensuring Patient Access To Medication Are Neutral And Do Not Single Out Religious Belief, Argues Watchdog Group In Court Brief.

Americans United: Lawsuit Over Prayer At Graduation Ceremonies In Texas Is Settled, Says Americans United
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