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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

1

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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No

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 meetings between Columbia and University of Missouri leaders be open to the public?

Should meetings between Columbia and University of Missouri leaders be open to the public?

Yes

1

No

0

Yes

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Steve Baumann
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Steve Baumann

Why would anyone want it to not be?

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No

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Should the Columbia City Council approve an ordinance to keep people off medians?

Should the Columbia City Council approve an ordinance to keep people off medians?

Yes

4

No

1

Yes

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Steve Baumann
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Steve Baumann

The fact there is not already one or any attempt at common sense enforcement speaks volumes in it's own right. Maybe we need another department and a 10 year study.......

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Fred
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Fred

We used to have government funded mental institutions that would have handled this, but Reagan handed this off to the states who didn't have the money to continue funding.

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Max
Max

They spent all of the money on the Left leaning group.

No

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Zaos Gonzolez
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Zaos Gonzolez

If the City passes this, the homeless will not go away. They will move into the surrounding neighborhoods. Your children will step over the homeless as they walk to school and you will hear screaming all night long..

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Steve Baumann
Steve Baumann

It's about safety

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