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trunks2k · 03-13-2002, 06:13 PM

Damnit, this time it's in my home state. <a href="http://search.newschoice.com/ArchiveDisplay.asp?story=d:\index\newsarchives\con n\conpst\loc\20020312\1406368_12.txt&source=www%2E connpost%2Ecom&puid=&paper=Connecticut+Post+Online " target="_blank">HEre we go again</a>

Ford Prefect · 03-13-2002, 07:27 PM

I think it should be mandatory that schools display �In Bertrand Russell we Trust� in every class room.

Corwin · 03-14-2002, 07:30 AM

Just please don't make it 'In Ingersoll We Trust.'

I mean I respect the man... but GEEZ he's long and windy. Even compared to ME.... (and that's saying a lot.

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Rhea · 03-14-2002, 07:55 AM

What the hell are they thinking to MANDATE it? And impose a financial penalty for non-compliance????

How pathetically ignorant and arrogant are they that they think they can pull this one over in the name of patriotism?

Man, oh MAN! Pea-brains. The lot of them.

Beelzebub · 03-14-2002, 08:07 AM

Trunks- I'm ashamed of my state too, however, it dosen't look like it has a good chance to get passed. Even with a Repub gov. we're still a democratic state.

trunks2k · 03-14-2002, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by Beelzebub:
<strong>Trunks- I'm ashamed of my state too, however, it dosen't look like it has a good chance to get passed. Even with a Repub gov. we're still a democratic state.</strong>

Yeah I guess. But I've been at school since September, so I haven't been able to keep up with anything that goes on in the state. I'm really pissed that the representative from Southbury is pushing it so hard. I mean, I may as well live in Southbury, it's two feet down the street from me.

SharonDee · 03-14-2002, 07:14 PM

Grrrr...! Tonight it just happened in my home county. The Christers voted to display the Ten Commandments in the courthouse and I am just livid! I didn't even know the issue had come up until I saw the 6:00 news tonight and by then they were already in session.

What I would like to know is (and I will ask it of my representative): what exactly is this posting of an archaic, theistic list supposed to accomplish? I want someone to tell me (with a straight face) what we're getting here besides a piece of feel-good do-nothing piece of legislation.

I reiterate: Grrrrrr!!

03-13-2002, 06:13 PM	#1
trunks2k Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 6,997	NOT AGAIN! Damnit, this time it's in my home state. <a href="http://search.newschoice.com/ArchiveDisplay.asp?story=d:\index\newsarchives\con n\conpst\loc\20020312\1406368_12.txt&source=www%2E connpost%2Ecom&puid=&paper=Connecticut+Post+Online " target="_blank">HEre we go again</a>

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03-13-2002, 07:27 PM	#2
Ford Prefect Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Boulder, Co Posts: 35	I think it should be mandatory that schools display �In Bertrand Russell we Trust� in every class room.

03-14-2002, 07:30 AM	#3
Corwin Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,369	Just please don't make it 'In Ingersoll We Trust.' I mean I respect the man... but GEEZ he's long and windy. Even compared to ME.... (and that's saying a lot. )

03-14-2002, 07:55 AM	#4
Rhea Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Recluse Posts: 9,040	What the hell are they thinking to MANDATE it? And impose a financial penalty for non-compliance???? How pathetically ignorant and arrogant are they that they think they can pull this one over in the name of patriotism? Man, oh MAN! Pea-brains. The lot of them.

03-14-2002, 08:07 AM	#5
Beelzebub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 554	Trunks- I'm ashamed of my state too, however, it dosen't look like it has a good chance to get passed. Even with a Repub gov. we're still a democratic state.

03-14-2002, 07:14 PM	#7
SharonDee Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the Bible Belt (TN hole) Posts: 317	Grrrr...! Tonight it just happened in my home county. The Christers voted to display the Ten Commandments in the courthouse and I am just livid! I didn't even know the issue had come up until I saw the 6:00 news tonight and by then they were already in session. What I would like to know is (and I will ask it of my representative): what exactly is this posting of an archaic, theistic list supposed to accomplish? I want someone to tell me (with a straight face) what we're getting here besides a piece of feel-good do-nothing piece of legislation. I reiterate: Grrrrrr!!

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