[jwalsh07]

Dini's original cirteria, it was argued by his attorneys, was a requirment that viloated the free exercise clause of the US COnstitution becuase it required the student to avow a belief in something that could be antithetical to his religious beliefs. A public employee can make no such demands.

I think its questionable whether the original language in that criteria allowed for that conclusion but Dimi decided to change it so that it was not an affirmation of a belief. So, from where I sit, Dini saw himself as out of bounds and decided to switch rather than fight.

[Dominic Harr]

So, from where I sit, Dini saw himself as out of bounds and decided to switch rather than fight.

Or, he decided that a simple wording change could solve a silly legal challenge, saving time and headaches without causing him to have to change his behavior at all, and he did so.

Like if I called some black friends the 'N' word (meaning 'dude', the way black guys use it). I don't *mean* it as a put-down, but if someone objected, I wouldn't use it with them. Not cuz I meant to be insulting, but cuz I'm a nice guy who tries to accomodate others.

And you *still* haven't addressed my point . . . this is a *personal* letter written by him for whatever reasons he wants to.

This is about his *personal* reputation that will follow him even after he retires, goes to another school, etc. He has his own requirements.

And *what* is your complaint about him having his own requirements for that?