grrr

[snugglekitty]

You know how people say, "I'm so mad, I could spit tacks"?

I have just come into a new understanding of that phrase.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050526/NEWS01/505260481

This article explains how an Indiana judge ruled that pagan parents cannot teach their beliefs to their child.

I'm bringing a special icon out of retirement just for this post.
Don't make me get my flying monkeys, people.

Comments

[lifecollage.livejournal.com]

At least the author of the article reporting it is clearly on the parents' side in this matter. I'm thrilled to see such a calm, unbiased, and informational reporting on a situation involving Wicca.

But, damn. The fact that there is no precedent for such a decision either in IN state or federal court cases means that this should get tossed out rather expediently.

You know, I thought the kooky rules-flinging judges were on *our* side. At least, that's what the Republicans think. Grrrrr.

[jacflash.livejournal.com]

This is beyond appalling, it's inexplicable. I can't help but think that there's some part of the story that hasn't been reported yet, because this is almost a parody of a First Amendment violation. Maybe the judge is secretly trying to help ACLU fundraising or something? Very strange stuff.

Re: hello, I just wrote to you about your survey?

[lady-anemone.livejournal.com]

Sure. Hi! I wrote back, too (unless I'm confused about who you are).

Re: hello, I just wrote to you about your survey?

[lady-anemone.livejournal.com]

Oh, right - I just got your additional message. Right then. :) Emailing back shortly.

[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

-It's so blithely unconstitutional that I find it hard to get worked up about it. The parents have the ACLU actively on their side, and it's just a matter of an appeal or two.

(Getting the judge punished would be trickier, unfortunately.)

[lady-anemone.livejournal.com]

I wish I felt as confident as you do. In the current political climate, I'm afraid that anything is possible, and I do not mean that in a good way.

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

A friend of mine already emailed the story to me and I already posted it too. I agree with woodwardiocom; it's still absurd in our present constitutional incarnation. What worries me is that there are folks who want to change that constitution.