[Lorianne]

The crux of the issue was the part of the curriculum which favored some religious sects over others (those favorable to homosexual lifestyle).

Text of the ruling:

http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/Opinions152/Opinions/CRC050505.pdf

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

This is better than nothing. We must fight lawsuits with lawsuits, or so it seems. But I still get a creepy feeling about all of this. Why can't they just study the 3R's and leave the deviants, ex-deviants and all the various "sexual diversities" out of the schools altogether? Clearly the liberals who control the public schools haven't morals enough to teach out kids anything at all on this subject (and others). So just STOP already.

[concerned about politics]

Montgomery County Public Schools "open up the classroom to the subject of homosexuality, and specifically, the moral rightness of the homosexual lifestyle," the judge wrote in his decision.

If the schools start to teach homosexuality is normal, they'll have to teach all the other "normal" dysfunctional sex practices as well. Kids would be taught how to wrap themselves up with chains and how to whip each other, or do animals, lick feet, and we can't forget the new homo fad on the net - cannibalism.
Teaching all the perversions would only be fair, right?

[lizma]

This curriculum did not just teach that homosexuality was just fine but religions that doesn't agree with this are wrong.

Supposedly the judge's major concern was the 1st Amendment violation, the state openly campaigning against certain religions.

[sirthomasthemore]

I think this is a Washington Times article, not Post.

Of significance, Judge Williams (Black American) is a Clinton appointee. Quoted in a brief biography: he says, "I get personal joy and satisfaction upon making a decision which I deem just and appropriate following careful reflection and consideration of the facts and applicable law.” and he lectures law students "never comprise your integrity."

I haven't read his other decisions, but based on this decision, one wonders how he got "vetted" by the Clintonistas.

This article should be read in conjunction with an article on the Black Caucus, http://washingtontimes.com/national/20050506-122430-5180r.htm

Faith based Black Americans can be the primary force in turning back some of this socialist, moral relativism that is ruining the culture.

[longtermmemmory]

It seems GLSEN has been sent at least a partial setback in their recruiting efforts.

[longtermmemmory]

Below is text from the opinion.

It is REALLY dramatic. In fact it is very tight in its legal reasoning along the lines of the 11th opinion upholding the ban on homosexual adoption.

EVERYONE should read the OUTRAGEOUS examples in the curriculum. It even uses the LOOOOOONG discredited 10% of the pop is homosexual statistic that even the homosexual advocacy groups CONFESS IS A LIE. (lawrence brief of the homosexual groups said the MOST is about 2.7% and even that is suspect since ONE experince makes a person a homosexual. ie rape/molestation)


It is also important to note this is a TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, BUT it does represent the fact the parents are likely to suceed on the merits. I hope they do NOT settle but kill this BS off. The only settlement is to remove ALL homosexuality from the sex ed program. That is other than to say the CDC says that 80+% of all new adids cases is homosexuals.

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CONCLUSION
Long ago, Justice Brandeis wrote that “the greatest menace to our freedom is an inert people,” and
therefore the righteous end of the State was to make our people “free to develop their faculties.” Whitney
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v. California, 274 U.S. 357, 375 (1927) (Brandeis, J., concurring). The wisdom of approving a
curriculum which prohibits students from discussing one viewpoint of a controversial subject goes to the
very essence of that First Amendment faith. The merit of Plaintiffs’ viewpoint — be it right, wrong,
discriminatory, or just — is of no consequence. Rather, the Court is concerned with ensuring that Plaintiffs’
free speech rights are not restricted merely because they voice an unpopular viewpoint. No matter the
importance of an idea to its believers, or how objectionable it may be to its detractors, the diversity of our
democratic fabric is sewn together by the belief that the path to freedom lies in the opportunity for rival
positions to be equally heard and discussed.
So, too, will this Court fiercely protect the First Amendment freedoms enshrined in the
Establishment Clause. The Establishment Clause “rests upon the premise that both religion and government
can best work to achieve their lofty aims if each is left free from the other within its respective sphere.”
McCollum, 333 U.S. at 212. Accordingly, this Court has strived to “chart a course that preserves the
autonomy and freedom of religious bodies while avoiding any semblance of established religion.” Walz v.
Tax Commission, 397 U.S. 664, 672 (1970).
This case pits a potential loss of Plaintiffs’ First Amendment freedoms against what amounts to
mere inconvenience to Defendants. It is in the public interest for the Court to guard against any chipping
away at Plaintiffs’ First Amendment freedoms, particularly where Plaintiffs have shown a strong likelihood
of success on the merits. [emphasis added] As such, for the aforementioned reasons, the Court will grant Plaintiffs’ Motion
for a Temporary Restraining Order [2]. Additionally, the Court will grant Plaintiffs’ Motion to Waive
Posting of Bond [3] and deny Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to 12(b)(1). An Order consistent
with this Opinion will follow.
May 5, 2005 /s/
Date Alexander Williams, Jr.
U.S. District Judge

[tutstar]

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[little jeremiah]

Homosexual Agenda Ping.

More details on the insanity in the state of Maryland. Good comments, background, detials.

Anyone want to argue that public schools are no danger to children?

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