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Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Yes

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No

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Yes

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?
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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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Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?
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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 Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

Yes. Congress authorizes war.

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Not unless it's full-on war.

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Yes. Congress authorizes war.

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Fred
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Fred

The Constitution vests the power in the legislative branch to ensure decisions on war are made democratically, rather than by a single person.

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Max
Max

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 (50 U.S.C. 1541–1548)

Not unless it's full-on war.

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Max
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Max

It would take congress years to make a decision, and the amount of pork required would be phenomenal. Congress is dysfunctional.

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Max
Max

Most congressmen are millionaires, but our nation is nearly $40 Trillion in debt.

Max
Max

Congress can't even pass a budget to fund the government.

Should legislators implement letter-grade report cards for Missouri schools?
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Should legislators implement letter-grade report cards for Missouri schools?

Yes

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Max
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Max

Just maybe, some of the students could learn how to read, write, and learn a little bit about math. Their texting skills are already, just fine.

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Fred
Fred

... and history and civics!

No

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Toasty
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Toasty

The fact that legislators would use this for political gain and schools would use this as a financial game (teaching to the tests so they get an A rating, which gives them more money, wash-rinse-repeat). is a no from me. Didn't they learn something from the failure of the No Child Left Behind?

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