Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

Asked by ABC 17 News

454 Votes

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

72%

Yes Yes

28%

No No

72%

Yes

The Supreme Court sided Monday with a former Washington coach, saying he had a right to pray on-field after games.

The Supreme Court sided Monday with a former Washington coach, saying he had a right to pray on-field after games. Show Less

9 Comments

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!

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.

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.

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.

Debra Riffle

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

Lisa Gore

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

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!

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!

28%

No

The dissenting justices said school officials leading a prayer violates the constitution.

The dissenting justices said school officials leading a prayer violates the constitution. Show Less

1 Comment

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.

Do you agree that paid sick leave requirements were too big a burden on employers?

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252 Votes

Do you agree that paid sick leave requirements were too big a burden on employers?

37%

Yes Yes

63%

No No

37%

Yes

2 Comments

Fat Guy Outdoors

There wasn't such a thing as sick days in the Army. You were told to quit being a female body part and ruckup and draw fire.

Toasty

The new paid sick leave requirements were another 'problem' that didn't exist and certainly didn't require more government regulation.

63%

No

1 Comment

Sara Kalinowski

If you staff correctly & uphold attendance policies, there shouldn't be an issue. Unwell employees means non-productive employees. If you can afford expensive vacations, then you can take care of your employees. It's that simple.

Are you happy to see local police taking part in immigration operations?

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506 Votes

Are you happy to see local police taking part in immigration operations?

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

6 Comments

Fat Guy Outdoors

Of course, isn't locking up people who are criminals their jobs?

Thomas OSullivan

This is a matter of law and order. I have no problem with immigrants coming to this country LEGALLY. Immigrants built this country and are a valuable asset but there is a LEGAL process that must be followed. Biden, Majorkas were disasters when it came to illegal immigration.

Eric Smith

We might get a bit closer to having fair elections without those voting who aren't even citizens.

Fred

Yes, that would be a problem that needs to be addressed ... if it actually existed.

Toasty

Immigration laws exist for a reason. I can agree our current immigration process is too complicated, expensive, and ripe with corruption. The solution is to change the process, not allow people to stay here illegally.

Jim Rosenberg

Illegal is Illegal, no matter the situation. Law enforcement is there for a reason, to enforce the laws. If I was in another country illegally, then law enforcement in that country would do the same thing, but probably jail time first. Without laws and law enforcement there would be anarchy.

Zaos Gonzolez

Just like a Macy's sale, "they all must go!"

Jeffery Schuyler

Why?

48%

No

6 Comments

Jennifer Parsons

This is not a matter of legality. "IlLeGaL" immigration is a misdemeanor, like jaywalking or speeding. That people are being apprehended at immigration court dates, schools, and churches shows that these people are not dangerous nor violent. And finally, detention without due process is kidnapping.

Jeffery Schuyler

This is not only anti-american, but it is cruel, inhumane and counterproductive. Trump has managed to convince half our Country that 65 million immigrants are both an imminent threat and less than human. Worse, most of the people believing these lies are Christians.

Bobbi Meyer

Immigrants aren't the problem, politicians are

Leslie

They should focus on protecting the community from the reported crimes and not engaging in the current racial profiling that immigration authorities have been doing.

Paula Stanley

Police resources should not be used for ICE operations. Congress just voted for an unbelievably huge budget for their police state. Don’t use local community resources!

Sara Kalinowski

This is a hard question. ICE isn't explaining anything or identifying themselves. PO's might follow protocol,better. However, they shouldn't have to be involved.To be fair though, I think we spend too much unnecessary time on immigration & nothing else that truly matters.

ABC 17 News

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

72% Yes Yes

28% No No

72% Yes

28% No

Do you agree that paid sick leave requirements were too big a burden on employers?

37% Yes Yes

63% No No

37% Yes

63% No

Are you happy to see local police taking part in immigration operations?

52% Yes Yes

48% No No

52% Yes

48% No

72%

Yes Yes

28%

No No

72%

Yes

28%

No

37%

Yes Yes

63%

No No

37%

Yes

63%

No

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

48%

No