ChipFTAC01 said:
In my daily " I don't want to talk about this because it just makes me angry" conversation with my wife I had the question about the exemption for private schools.
If they can't close them because of some sort of first amendment reason, then why were they able to order churches closed?
If the county is flexing their muscles over the ISDs and private schools by denying them the right to occupy them shouldn't that apply equally to ALL schools?
I can't square those two ideas. Unless you know, dumb politicians.
The right to stay open came from a guidance letter issued by AG Ken Paxton.
But I agree - if it's "not safe" for public school to be open, then it's "not safe" for public schools. The double standard is mind-boggling.
I'm not sure about other jurisdictions, but I don't think Harris Co ever closed churches. They restricted the size of groups that could gather. And the Catholic Diocese of Galveston-Houston opted to completely close churches until the initial restrictions were lifted in May. They are only open now to a limited number of attendees and under strict operating conditions.
And the above is why I think Catholic schools in the area will ultimately not open right away - the churches (under the guidance of the Diocese) have been complying with any/all restrictions and recommendations, and in some cases, imposing their own that are even more strict.
