Doesn't say "firearms", just "arms". I'm just as happy to defend my First Amendment rights with a sword, old screwdriver, or my trusty Hyundai automobile as I am a gun.
If I may interject... *from the article*
“Our policy is to not recognize any particular religion and not to recognize religion, period,” said Mixon, “In this case, the student was on the school program as giving a prayer, and that does go against our policies.”
Well gee, then isn't the guy who finalized the graduation program at fault? He let it pass. But in all seriousness...
What the heck is the debate about?
She spent only four minutes. FOUR. FREAKING. MINUTES. Not ten. Not twenty. Not a half hour or longer like a sermon. FOUR. It was her decision to make the 'altar call', and it was within her right to do so. The school acknowledged their 'mistake' and apologized to anyone who was 'offended'. I can't imagine why; if a Jew, a Hindu, a Buddhist, or a Muslim made an altar call, I either wouldn't mind or not pay attention (or get mad in the case of a Muslim). But it's their right in this country to do so (you know, no government suppression and establishment of religion and whatnot)...and in this case, the girl was invited to pray. No fault; just a bit of misunderstanding.
Is it really worth getting your pants twisted up in a knot over? The ACLU is grasping at straws here; it happened months ago, and it's behind. End of story.
Someone should inform the ACLU that the 'separation of church & state clause' ain't in the Constitution. Sure, no religion will be established...but the stamping out of the free practice of religion in ANY public institution (if I want to pray before eating lunch in the cafeteria, am I supposed to have my rights stamped on in the name of political correctness? I don't think so.) is getting ridiculous.
What this girl did was wrong and truly mean spirited. Bully pulpit is an understatement. All she did was make the right look even more stupid and arrogant. Crap like this makes me furious!
Please tell me you're joking.