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Originally Posted by buzz2  Well, since you and the poster before you live in Canada (a socialist country anyway) what would you know about US Constitution anyway? |
My brother has lived and worked in the States for some years; is married to an American; and is currently in the process of becoming a citizen. I have several other relatives in the U.S. as well. Yes, we do study a bit about your country in school, both in optional courses like American History and in current events discussions. And we are your neighbours, after all, and can learn a great deal about you just from observing you and listening to the U.S. news networks.
I've also read several Thomas Paine essays, on my own initiative.
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The law makers should not have to bow down to a tiny minority... If the sight of a crucifix or the word GOD offends anyone, then just don't look at it!!!! ...GET OVER IT!!!
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I find it incredibly sad that you think the onus is upon the minority to simply "get over it" when a majority forces their opinions upon them. In my opinion, that's abusive. Even if a 'minority' is one person, that one person has a right to be protected from everyone else.
Government should confine itself to issues relating to civil society -- Public safety, infrastructure, and the like. Religion has a large enough realm without annexing the town square, too.