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To: gypsees who wrote (37)	6/26/2002 11:20:35 PM
From: Augustus Gloop	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 390

You NAZI! I think I want to marry you LOL

To: gypsees who wrote (37)	6/26/2002 11:35:25 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 390

If a condition of living there were to convert to Islam, I simply would not go. And I don't understand what is wrong with that. Either their right to preserve their culture - OR my right to choose stay with like minded individuals in my own. That is my point. The the first amendment makes it clear that no religion is to be sanctioned or prohibited by the government. You say you wouldn't go to Afghanistan if converting to Islam was a requirement. Well, here in the US, the Constitution says, and the Supremes back up the interpretation, that it is not constitutional supported for a school to sanction the pledge of allegiance. I don't have any problem with individuals choosing to express themselves by saying the pledge of allegiance in any setting that they choose. It is simply the formal sanctioning by a government institution. I would have an equal objection if a school forbid an individual from saying the pledge of allegiance (or praying). (as long as it wasn't done in a way as to interrupt the learning activities of others). I think that the right thing to do is have a three minute free expression period at the start of every day. Some can pray, some can say the pledge of allegiance, some can read some poetry, some can cram for the test in two minutes and some can think of what they are going to where to the dance on Friday night.