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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Saiyanman Benjita: [QB] "No tax in any amount, large or small, can be levied to support any religious activities or institutions, whatever they may be called, or whatever form they may adopt to teach or practice religion. Neither a state nor the Federal Government can, openly or secretly, participate in the affairs of any religious organizations or groups and vice versa." That is the part where Bush is hovering dangerously close to. Would giving money be considering "participating in the affairs of any religious organization"? Would it be "Supporting any religious institution"? I don't know. I really don't. I'm not going to condemn him for his actions, even though it is very risky - that being his first big order of business. If you give money for community action (soup kitchen, clothing, etc.), how are you to make sure that is where the money goes without "participating in the affairs"? And if you don't make sure the money is properly handled, it could be mishandled, therefore you could be "Supporting any religious institution" The grey area surrounding the "separation of church and state" will win or lose the vote. However, it could easily be struk down by the Supreme Court. And if they do win by some miracle, this could be either a big win, or a devastating loss. Personally (I don't care for Bush, but I'm trying to keep an open mind, since I have to stand him for 4 years), I don't think it'll pass. It hovers too close to the grey area, and I don't think even his own party can 100% back him on this one. Look for a huge loss, with only his unwavering support as the few votes for. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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