State Barred From Enforcing Moment Of Silence In Schools


	State Barred From Enforcing Moment Of Silence In Schools

wiccantexan

11-16-2007 11:40 PM

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constitution, school, religion, state, church, first amendment

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11-17-2007 5:08 AM

oldbogus

At least the Governor has good sense.

11-19-2007 12:15 PM

AcesLucky

At least the Governor has good sense.

Agreed. Talk about a waste of legislative time.

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