Court Upholds Texas Moment of Silence

[Hissyspit]

Source: Associated Press

Court Upholds Texas Moment of Silence

By APRIL CASTRO
Associated Press Writer

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas schoolchildren will continue to pray or meditate during a daily minute of silence after a federal court threw out a challenge to the state law. The ruling issued Thursday stems from a complaint by a North Texas couple who say one of their children was told by an elementary school teacher to keep quiet because the minute is a "time for prayer."

The complaint filed in 2006 by David and Shannon Croft names Gov. Rick Perry and the suburban Dallas school district the Crofts' three children attend. The 2003 law allows children to "reflect, pray, meditate or engage in any other silent activities" for one minute at the beginning of each school day.

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Lisa Graybill, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, said even though Lynn found the language of the law neutral on religion, "we know that that intent (to put prayer back in school) is manifest in school districts across the state. We receive those kinds of complaints on a constant basis."

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[damntexdem]

1. Jeez, I've lived in Texas for three-and-a-half years now.

And I have yet to experience that moment of silence.

;-)

[Xenotime]

2. So, schools endose religion now?

[gratuitous]

3. Let me just light a couple of sticks of incense

I'll forego the mantra, since it's supposed to be silent, but I'll need a moment to get in position on top of my desk. Okay, all set for my silent minute, teacher. Let 'er rip!

Yeah, I'll bet that would go over real big in Dallas. Like a fart in church.