State Amendment would make taxpayers help fund churches and religious schools

[Galraedia]

The wall of separation between church and state is something that the founders of our country fought to uphold and it's a battle that still goes on today. Whether it's dissecting the First Amendment or battling between social issues like abortion or same-sex marriage, religion in politics is a major issue that affects people of faith and those who choose not to have any religious faith at all. The 2012 elections will be watched by every American coast to coast, and while the Presidential race is at the top of everyone's list, there is something going on in the state of Florida that could have a ripple effect on everyone else.

It's called "Florida Religious Freedom", or Amendment 7. If passed, the amendment would allow taxpayer money to be used to fund religious organizations. Currently, in 38 of the 50 states, there is the "Blaine Amendment" that says specifically that taxpayer money can't be used to fund religious organizations or schools. In a speech in 1875, President Ulysses S. Grant spoke openly that money from the state should'nt be used to fund any religious organizations, particularly schools. Following Grants speech, Congressman James G. Blaine proposed an amendment to the federal Constitution that would ban any taxpayer money to be used for religious organizations, it failed federally, but many states looked to their state constitutions and implemented the law.

http://www.examiner.com/liberal-in-orlando/state-amendment-would-make-taxpayers-help-fund-churches-and-religious-schools-1

[RC]

1. Treat churches like the business.they are. Make them pay taxes.

Actual charitable work would be tax deductible. Church school are private schools. Treat them as such.

[Bozita]

2. +1

[elleng]

3. FAIL

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