I don't remember a "civics class" so I think I'm on your deplorable list. But here goes...
State legislatures have a right to interpret the laws and amendments of the constitution in cases just like this one. The amendment is broad in scope and does not cover every instance that may occur in society. Can you sacrifice animals in America for your religion? Maybe...it might depend on the state in which you live. Can you allow minors to partake of alcohol? Again, there may be states that allow the consumption of alcohol by federally-defined minors if it is in conjunction with a private religious ceremony.
It doesn't even come remotely near fascism that a court-appointed official would deny entry to someone wearing an (religious) article of clothing in a state or federal building- which doesn't recognize any particular religion- if that article of clothing is deemed to constitute a credible threat to public safety. It appears that this is the case, but I'm only guessing. If she was denied entry because she was a Muslim, this is clearly unconstitutional.
In America, the freedom to practice your religion is guaranteed, however that practice is considered private. There are no state-owned churches. Any church, mosque, or temple that you visit is a private holding. This is the separation of church and state.
But this is secondary to the fact that the title of this article is false and sensational. Again, not the title of this thread, the title of the article. Everyone should read the last portion of the article, which explains why she was arrested, and then decide if the title represents the facts.
The Last Sentence:
"When she turned to leave and uttered an expletive, Hall said a bailiff handcuffed her and took her before the judge."
The Title:
"Ga. judge jails Muslim woman over head scarf"
I know that you will argue this,AMerryCan, but judging from the statements you have made to other posters, you don't respect many peoples' opinion...
I don't remember a "civics class" so I think I'm on your deplorable list. But here goes...
State legislatures have a right to interpret the laws and amendments of the constitution in cases just like this one. The amendment is broad in scope and does not cover every instance that may occur in society. Can you sacrifice animals in America for your religion? Maybe...it might depend on the state in which you live. Can you allow minors to partake of alcohol? Again, there may be states that allow the consumption of alcohol by federally-defined minors if it is in conjunction with a private religious ceremony.
It doesn't even come remotely near fascism that a court-appointed official would deny entry to someone wearing an (religious) article of clothing in a state or federal building- which doesn't recognize any particular religion- if that article of clothing is deemed to constitute a credible threat to public safety. It appears that this is the case, but I'm only guessing. If she was denied entry because she was a Muslim, this is clearly unconstitutional.
In America, the freedom to practice your religion is guaranteed, however that practice is considered private. There are no state-owned churches. Any church, mosque, or temple that you visit is a private holding. This is the separation of church and state.
But this is secondary to the fact that the title of this article is false and sensational. Again, not the title of this thread, the title of the article. Everyone should read the last portion of the article, which explains why she was arrested, and then decide if the title represents the facts.
The Last Sentence:
"When she turned to leave and uttered an expletive, Hall said a bailiff handcuffed her and took her before the judge."
The Title:
"Ga. judge jails Muslim woman over head scarf"
I know that you will argue this,AMerryCan, but judging from the statements you have made to other posters, you don't respect many peoples' opinion...