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To: rich4eagle who wrote (164447)	7/25/2001 4:05:23 PM
From: Thomas A Watson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

I see your arguments as creating an agenda where there is none. Providing the opportunity or the few minutes is not telling or deciding what one should believe. It only acknowledges that some do believe. >>>As for the existence of God this is also a personal matter. But that existence is legally recognized by the United States. Being a citizen does not compel you to believe there is a God. But the United States of America as a Government of the people by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes does recognize that all are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. I don't see allowing some to pray denies anyone any Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. tom watson tosiwmee

To: rich4eagle who wrote (164447)	7/25/2001 5:09:55 PM
From: Srexley	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

"It is a bad idea and smacks of Hitlerism deciding what is good for all to believe!" What an idiotic thing to say. I don't think prayer in schools is designed "to get everyone to become a Christian" as you assert. This is a good example of how most dems base their arguments. A personal belief (wrong in this case) used to justify a position. Also a good example of why so many of you are SO OFFENSIVE to so many. Religion is a personal matter (as even you acknowledge), but how do you compare it to Hitler? That is so vile and disgusting (even to most atheists) that it is hard for most people to relate to you on this, and many will be so offended that hatred (of you) will be the result. Do you REALLY equate Christianity and Hitlerism? What a creep.