Alabama House panel approves school prayer bill even though majority votes no

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Raw Story

Alabama House panel approves school prayer bill even though majority votes no
By Eric W. Dolan
Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:54 EST

The Alabama House Education Policy Committee approved legislation by a voice vote that would allow public school teachers to lead students in a daily prayer, even though the majority of the committee members voted against it, according to The Montgomery Advisor.

Three lawmakers — Reps. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), Elaine Beech (D-Chatom), and Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) — voted against the bill. Three other lawmakers — Reps. Marcel Black (D-Tuscumbia), Mac Buttram (R-Cullman), and Kerry Rich (R-Albertville) — did not vote.

Only two lawmakers — Committee chairwoman Mary Sue McClurkin (R-Indian Springs) and Rep. Lesley Vance (R-Phenix City) — voted in favor of the bill.
But McClurkin claimed she heard more “yeas” than “nays” during the voice vote.

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The legislation, introduced by state Rep. Steve Hurst (R-Munford), requires teachers to begin each day by reading the opening prayers recited before sessions of the U.S. Congress. Teachers would be allowed to devote up to 15 minutes a day to the prayer.


Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/02/20/alabama-house-panel-approves-school-prayer-bill-even-though-majority-votes-no/

[sharp_stick]

1. voice votes are bullshit

at any time. They shouldn't be used for anything other than ceremonial reasons.

[sakabatou]

2. They're looking for a lawsuit aren't they?

[SamKnause]

3. Just say FUCK NO to school prayers in public schools.

These lawmakers should be impeached immediately.

Christians are being persecuted my ass.

I am so sick of these delusional bullies.

[azurnoir]

4. sounds like Mary Sue has selective hearing

and just when you think you've .......

[yuiyoshida]

5. SO now they can do a BUDDHIST CHANT in school, NEATO!!

what??? They didn't like that idea? I wonder why.......

[FiveGoodMen]

6. "reading the opening prayers recited before sessions of the U.S. Congress"

There's your problem right there.

If Congress won't follow the Constitution, why would anyone else think that THEY have to?

[blkmusclmachine]

7. Give the "God botherers"an inch, and then they'll want 10,000 miles!!!

[Enthusiast]

8. Next thing you know they will start a new inquisition.

Seriously.

[Homer Wells]

9. NOBODY

expects the Alabama Inquisition!!!!