Posted on 06/25/2008 6:48:40 AM PDT by Recovering_Democrat
On Wednesday, June 18, a district court in the German state of Hesse sentenced Jurgen and Rosemary Dudek each to three months in prison simply because they homeschool their seven children.
HSLDA condemns this court ruling in the strongest possible terms. Good parents who love and care for their children should never be sentenced to prison for doing what is best for their children. Germany is a Western nation and should know better.
HSLDA will be helping the Dudeks with their appeals, but German courts have so far consistently ruled against homeschoolers.
More information will be forthcoming as this story develops, and we will keep you informed. In the meantime, please remember the Dudeks in your thoughts and prayers. The family welcomes notes of encouragement which can be sent to:
Family Dudek Friedrichstr. 6 37293 Archfeld—GERMANY
Thank you for your interest and support of homeschooling freedom in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Anthony Kennedy, supreme court "justice" thinks Americans ought to follow the lead of foreign countries when making laws. His idiotic philosophy is enough for me to hope John McCain will be the next president to attempt appointing SCOTUS members.
Be on guard, for the socialism and Leninism of yesteryear is trying to return--and we must guard our hearts, property and families.
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