"Students would have more opportunity to lead prayer in public schools under a legislative proposal that received widespread support from a House subcommittee Monday but opposition from witnesses,,,Its stated goal is to prevent students from being discriminated against because of their religious viewpoints, permitting them to voluntarily offer their opinions in class, school events and even in their homework assignments. It would be optional for the local school boards".
What could possibly go wrong with this piece of legislation?? Let's see. Little Sally Wiccawitch brings her Book of Shadows to school to read a "prayer." Or Johnny Buddhisto, he wants to lead a meditation before the big football game. Any one see that happening?? Me neither!!
Hightower may want to talk to Louisiana Rep. Valarie Hodges and ask what she thinks of her vote to support Jindal's voucher program. You see in her Christian zeal, she mistakenly assumed that ‘religious’ meant Christian only. She was shocked to find out, after the fact, that religious included Muslims.
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"If passed into law, no school district would be required to do anything different than they do today unless they elect to," Hightower said.
If local boards opt in, the bill sets up steps to protect other students who do not wish to be preached at.
But lobbyists from three rights groups warned it would backfire.
"Our analysis shows it will subject students to unwanted proselytizing," said Shelley A. Rose, interim director of the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish-rights group.
She also said that opening up morning announcements or football-stadium public address systems to any student wishing to make a pronouncement of personal faith will not be popular when Satanists or Wiccans take advantage of the opportunity.
Chad Brock, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, echoed her assessment. He also noted that it would likely be unconstitutional.
Georgia House bill would allow more prayer in schools | savannahnow.com
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