Should the lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools' mask mandates be dismissed?

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465 Votes

Should the lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools' mask mandates be dismissed?

56%

Yes Yes

44%

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56%

Yes

The district is asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit against it, filed by Attorney General Eric Schmitt. CPS has had no mandate in place for months.

The district is asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit against it, filed by Attorney General Eric Schmitt. CPS has had no mandate in place for months. Show Less

2 Comments

Bonnie Sandker

If the virus gets worse again, and they say it is going to, then everyone should wear a mask in schools, public and especially stores. Just my opinion.

Justin Ballz

Bonnie, help me understand what you're saying. Who are "they?"

Jannie Rivers

Because they was trying to keep the kids and staff safe.

Justin Ballz

Buut they is stilll maskin an tellin them kidz too maskin an summir iz comin uup, so willl they bee maskin thenn?

44%

No

Schmitt has said he wants to make sure CPS can't mandate masks to stop disease spread again.

Schmitt has said he wants to make sure CPS can't mandate masks to stop disease spread again. Show Less

6 Comments

Max

They failed to follow the law then, and they would do it again, without one second of thought. CPS needs some memory stimulation. This will help them to be stimulated. CPS needs to follow the law. They have no authority to legislate the law.

Justin Ballz

CPS sucks. Liberal trash. #FJB and his fraudulent administration, as well as any idiot who voted for him.

Harry D

Notice CPS is NOT saying they are innocent and did nothing wrong. They say the policy is ended and lawsuit is a waste of $. CPS is led by power hungry liberals who overstepped their authority and broke the law. They need to lose in court so they are less likely to break the law in the future. FJB

Mike Mclain

first the CDC said children did not get the virus or carry it. second the only masks that protected you were the N95 , cloth and paper were only 25-30% effective

Will the Jan. 6 committee hearings influence the midterm elections?

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135 Votes

Will the Jan. 6 committee hearings influence the midterm elections?

41%

Yes Yes

59%

No No

41%

Yes

The latest hearing came Tuesday, with testimony from a former administration staffer some described as shocking.

The latest hearing came Tuesday, with testimony from a former administration staffer some described as shocking. Show Less

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59%

No

Former president Trump's defenders continue to question the validity of the committee's work.

Former president Trump's defenders continue to question the validity of the committee's work. Show Less

1 Comment

Max DeYoung

The democrats are milking a dry cow on this event. They are pushing away more people with this Schiff Show, than they are pulling in.

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

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382 Votes

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

73%

Yes Yes

27%

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73%

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

12 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!

Harry D

Your point about Christian prosecution by the left and their minions is absolutely true. It needs to be called out and defended against at every opportunity. The silent majority can be silent no longer. Good people have been silent and done nothing for far too long. We need to fight back now.

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.

Justin Davis

It not only should be allowed. The SCOTUS just ruled it was protected. So yes, it IS allowed. Case closed.

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!

Harry D

Silent prayer at school is different than the government establishing religion. Libs sure are losing in court a lot these days: RvW, NY gun laws, NY City vote for illegal aliens, and now prayer in school. Trump packing the courts with conservative judges will bear fruit for decades to come. FJB

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!

27%

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.

Justin Davis

Incorrect. That is an obtuse assumption.

ABC 17 News

Should the lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools' mask mandates be dismissed?

56% Yes Yes

44% No No

56% Yes

44% No

Will the Jan. 6 committee hearings influence the midterm elections?

41% Yes Yes

59% No No

41% Yes

59% No

Should prayer be allowed at public school sporting events?

73% Yes Yes

27% No No

73% Yes

27% No

56%

Yes Yes

44%

No No

56%

Yes

44%

No

41%

Yes Yes

59%

No No

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Yes

59%

No

73%

Yes Yes

27%

No No

73%

Yes

27%

No