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To: Jet.Screamer who wrote (270545)	8/23/2010 1:34:54 PM
From: S. maltophilia	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 306849

Given the number of Representatives and Senators who have weighed in on the "mosque" issue, and the U.S. public's tolerance and amplification of that noise and hot air, I suggest that few understand these simple words: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof....

To: Jet.Screamer who wrote (270545)	8/23/2010 4:26:04 PM
From: Mike M2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

This is going beyond the scope of why I read SI but I will say that I feel that tolerance should not be not just what a vocal minority wants but respecting the customs and traditions of the silent majority. I attended public schools and we said the pledge of allegiance and sang America the beautiful in grammar school. We never said any prayers. I think some on the extreme left don't want the word God even mentioned so they object to the pledge of allegiance. My town has a nativity display under the right to assemble and protest- the scene must have a person present 24/7. I try to avoid controversy and respect the rights of others.