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Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Yes

12

No

1

Yes

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?
9 Comments
Lisa Gore
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Lisa Gore

Religious freedom is a foundational principle for the USA. Constitutional interpretation of that right of freedom of expression is monumental. Tebow was condemned for yrs for praying on the field, lost QB opps for that reason. Christian religious persecution is rampant & . SCOTUS defended. Awesome!

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Adam
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Adam

I'm glad this man stood up and won his case. He wasn't demanding or even asking his students/players to join him. He wasn't pushing his religious beliefs down anyone's throats.

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Max DeYoung
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Max DeYoung

If they allow this, they will soon allow Drag Queen Story Time for K through grade 3. There used to be be 26 letters in the alphabet, now there are 62 genders in the alphabet. That is just another religion.

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Kevin Blount
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Kevin Blount

As long as players and staff are not expected to take part if they don't want to. Religious freedom works both ways. If anyone is forced to 'pray' there's a problem.

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Debra Riffle
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Debra Riffle

Prayer should not be coerced. If one or more people want to join someone in praying, that's their right.

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Lisa Gore
Lisa Gore

No one said coerced, just being allowed, so I am sure you’re allowed not to if you choose.

Mark W Robertson
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Mark W Robertson

This is a constitution defended right. He is not establishing a religion for the school nor forcing participation. That is simply the free exercise guaranteed by the constitution. It's insane that this wasn't a unanimous decision! Free exercise is being trampled on, crazy it went this far!

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Seth Allen
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Seth Allen

I can't wait to start my satanic worship group at the next school sponsored sporting event. Prayer ain't just for Christians you know? While we're at it, let's give space to our Muslim brothers and sisters for their prayer. This is great!

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No

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?
1 Comment
Mary Ricciotti
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Mary Ricciotti

In a public school, there are various religious groups in one building. If there was a teacher or coach praying in front of their student there is a major possibility that that teacher or coach will shove their religious beliefs down another students throat. It’s fine to pray on their own time.

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Should the governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

Should the governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

Yes

1

No

1

Yes

1 Comment
Zaos Gonzolez
1
Zaos Gonzolez

Taxes are for the suffragettes.

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No

1 Comment
Max
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Max

We need taxes, especially in Columbia. Columbia needs even more taxes, than all other cities. We also need a tax on purple hair dye.

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Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

Yes

6

No

6

Yes

2 Comments
James Quade
1
James Quade

We should not rely on other jails to take care of our problems. We have a responsibility to provide the proper facilities to our superhero police force

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Max
1
Max

That will be an average cost, to every single person of Boone county, of $197 per year, for 20 years. $3920. What a deal.

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No

5 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
1
Fat Guy Outdoors

This leadership needs to resign.

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Max
Max

You are using the word leadership carelessly.

Harry D
1
Harry D

I would support a 10-year tax for a bond issue to build the new jail, not a new forever sales tax.

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Max
Max

The comment that I made indicating a total average cost, does not account for inflationary changes, which will probably more than double my $3920 estimate.

Jessica Orsini
0
Jessica Orsini

We've more than enough incarceration in this county, state, and nation, and it's frankly not helping.

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Max
Max

The high crime problem is because the courts fail to punish the offenders hard enough to deter crime.

Davon Argo
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Davon Argo

The need for a new jail isn’t new. County leaders have known for years it needed attention. Maybe the sheriff should’ve prioritized a jail before a multi-million dollar training facility. His budget priorities is his attempt at railroading the city’s public safety staffing and infrastructure needs.

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Madison Haleigh
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Madison Haleigh

I'd rather we put more money to schools to prevent there from being so many people in jail in the first place. If we fund our schools and the education system, there would be less people in jail. If we funded mental health services- there would be less people committing crimes

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Max
Max

The crime problem is a result of the catch and release problem. Too, many people are not afraid to commit crimes.

Harry D
Harry D

Thinking like this is why the city of Columbia is short 50 police officers.

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