I deleted similar (well beyond) comments from my earlier post... Didn't want to stray too far into "religion" here..Cedar Park Dad wrote:I agree with him completely on all three points.myntalfloss wrote:talltex wrote:I thought this one shouldn't be on there for a number of reasons:Pawpaw wrote:There were 6 propositions on the ballot. They all got my "Yes" vote:
1. Texans should be free to express their religious beliefs, including prayer, in public places.
YES or NO
1. I don't think the government needs to be involved in religion period.
2. We are all already free to pray, anywhere we choose and to whomever we choose...unless you think the only way to pray is to do so out loud, so everyone else can hear and admire you. I'd wager most of us over the age of 50, have all endured a few of those folks that want to make sure they get the most out of their opportunity to pray, at great length, to a captive audience over a PA system.
3. I understand what they are looking to achieve...the right to have public prayers at group events...primarily public schools, but we must be careful what we wish for. Most of the 97% voting yes are thinking, in their minds, of THEIR religion, but would be against it, if it meant they also had to stand and listen to other, "non Christian", religious prayers before every ball game or any other event. I'm fine with a "moment of silence" that one can use as they see fit.
But, I don't suspect you'll find many on this forum that would agree with you.
You're a gutsy guy.
I suspect there are LOTS of fiscally conservative, small government, social libertarian folks that hang out here. Like me.