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South Dakota lawmakers who proposed the law told the Associated Press that the requirement was meant to inspire patriotism in the state's public schools.
And what on earth does "In God We Trust" have to do with patriotism? Oh, unless the "god" you're referring to is America, which sadly wouldn't surprise me.Quote:
South Dakota lawmakers who proposed the law told the Associated Press that the requirement was meant to inspire patriotism in the state's public schools.
It's the official motto of the United States.PacifistAg said:And what on earth does "In God We Trust" have to do with patriotism? Oh, unless the "god" you're referring to is America, which sadly wouldn't surprise me.Quote:
South Dakota lawmakers who proposed the law told the Associated Press that the requirement was meant to inspire patriotism in the state's public schools.
Quad Dog said:Ha.Quote:
South Dakota lawmakers who proposed the law told the Associated Press that the requirement was meant to inspire patriotism in the state's public schools.
Anyone want to take bets on if the lawmakers also own the company that got the contract to do the painting?
Frok said:Quad Dog said:Ha.Quote:
South Dakota lawmakers who proposed the law told the Associated Press that the requirement was meant to inspire patriotism in the state's public schools.
Anyone want to take bets on if the lawmakers also own the company that got the contract to do the painting?
The whole project costs $2800 bucks. Huge contract there
...since 1956. it's no E pluribus Unum. it's another one of those reactionary actions to stomp a foot on the ground like all those civil war statues that were put up in the 1920's or adding 'under god' to the pledge of allegiance.Martin Q. Blank said:It's the official motto of the United States.PacifistAg said:And what on earth does "In God We Trust" have to do with patriotism? Oh, unless the "god" you're referring to is America, which sadly wouldn't surprise me.Quote:
South Dakota lawmakers who proposed the law told the Associated Press that the requirement was meant to inspire patriotism in the state's public schools.
did they trust in God prior to 1956? the timing is my point.dermdoc said:
Or maybe the majority of Americans do trust in God?
Frok said:Quad Dog said:Ha.Quote:
South Dakota lawmakers who proposed the law told the Associated Press that the requirement was meant to inspire patriotism in the state's public schools.
Anyone want to take bets on if the lawmakers also own the company that got the contract to do the painting?
The whole project costs $2800 bucks. Huge contract there
Definitely Not A Cop said:
So it looks like Texas is instituting a similar law? Or is this being misrepresented in the media?
Sapper Redux said:Definitely Not A Cop said:
So it looks like Texas is instituting a similar law? Or is this being misrepresented in the media?
Virtue signaling and cancel culture against those who don't believe in God.
The law says schools have to display it in a prominent location if it is donated on a poster or sign, etc. Naturally this means a bunch of right wing groups are trying to push the signs into as many classrooms as they can.
Sapper Redux said:
Since it's technically the national motto, they can get away with it. Because America is all about justice and fairness, etc, so long as you believe in the proper religion.
Unless God is real and we do trust Him. Always start there first or you are not going to succeed.larry culpepper said:
This really is embarrassing for Texas when you think about all the issues going on in education today. School is starting and we're dealing with a huge teacher shortage and the public school system is still a joke. And yes, people are still reeling from the uvalde shooting.
Abbott and the lawmakers have done nothing to improve the education system or give it the funding it needs. But we sure as hell are going to fight the culture war and virtue signal hard by promoting religion. Also inching closer and closer to Christian nationalism.
Texas is a national embarrassment. Stuff like this is just cringey, and does nothing for anyone other than conservative lawmakers who want something to brag about.
Nope.Sapper Redux said:
Except we supposedly live in a country where you don't get to force people who don't trust in your god to have to claim that. I guess not anymore given the current Supreme Court. And given where Texas ranks on education, I'd hold back on some of that pride.
Actually, funding education IS the answer. Pay teachers more, give them the supplies they need, fund schools so they have up to date facilities. Stop acting like funding things is communism. It's a good investment in the future. If you're going to say that's "not the answer" then what's your solution?dermdoc said:Unless God is real and we do trust Him. Always start there first or you are not going to succeed.larry culpepper said:
This really is embarrassing for Texas when you think about all the issues going on in education today. School is starting and we're dealing with a huge teacher shortage and the public school system is still a joke. And yes, people are still reeling from the uvalde shooting.
Abbott and the lawmakers have done nothing to improve the education system or give it the funding it needs. But we sure as hell are going to fight the culture war and virtue signal hard by promoting religion. Also inching closer and closer to Christian nationalism.
Texas is a national embarrassment. Stuff like this is just cringey, and does nothing for anyone other than conservative lawmakers who want something to brag about.
Sure we need to make responsible plans and try to give the best education we can. Throwing money at it is not the answer imho.
And looking at the rest of the country, I am proud Texas is an "embarrassment" to them.
Must be doing something right.
What are you proud of? Texas is a national embarrassment with education. Republicans have consistently underfunded it over 30 years of their rule. There's a massive teacher shortage. The city you are from, Beaumont, is among the worst school districts in the state. Does this not bother you at all?dermdoc said:Nope.Sapper Redux said:
Except we supposedly live in a country where you don't get to force people who don't trust in your god to have to claim that. I guess not anymore given the current Supreme Court. And given where Texas ranks on education, I'd hold back on some of that pride.
God bless the great state of Texas!
And God bless you also my friend.
Shalom.
larry culpepper said:What are you proud of? Texas is a national embarrassment with education. Republicans have consistently underfunded it over 30 years of their rule. There's a massive teacher shortage. The city you are from, Beaumont, is among the worst school districts in the state. Does this not bother you at all?dermdoc said:Nope.Sapper Redux said:
Except we supposedly live in a country where you don't get to force people who don't trust in your god to have to claim that. I guess not anymore given the current Supreme Court. And given where Texas ranks on education, I'd hold back on some of that pride.
God bless the great state of Texas!
And God bless you also my friend.
Shalom.
I contend I care more about Texas than you. You have blind pride and criticize anyone who dares to say Texas can do better. I am demanding better from Texas because I know it doesn't have to be this way. And sorry for thinking "In God we Trust" signs are a stupid waste of money that do no good for anyone.
It's fine if you think that, but not everyone does. Why the need to be make everyone else pray or have these signs around in public spaces? Does it not count if the sign is just in your yard or on your car? Like, does God only care about this stuff if it's in public areas?Quote:
Unless God is real and we do trust Him.
I think I fit the bill of those you mock as I am against young school children getting access to age inappropriate content (which happens to mostly be LGBTQ+ sexual/sensual content pushing the boundaries these days). I'm definitely against this bill. Its just dumb all the way through, obviously violates the first amendment and is just election season antagonistic fodder.kurt vonnegut said:Sapper Redux said:
Since it's technically the national motto, they can get away with it. Because America is all about justice and fairness, etc, so long as you believe in the proper religion.
All of the conservatives on this board are strongly against using schools to indoctrinate children into specific social / political / religious ideology. So, I'm comforted to know that they will all be strictly against this law.
