[js1138]

Let's see if I can follow this logic: First, grades are stipulated as a reasonably objective measure of competence and performance, therefore graduate schools don't consider them as sufficient for admission. Second, letters of recommendation -- which are entirely subjective and can be obtained through butt-kissing, bribery or sexual favors -- are the preferred qualifier for graduate school.

Therefore it follows that the subjective admissions criteria should not be questioned, but rather the process for doling out the letters should be brought under federal control.

Makes sense to me.

[f.Christian]

First Amendment groups hailed the ruling.

"This is extraordinarily important," said Barry Lynn, a lawyer with Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, which filed a brief in support of the two cadets who brought the case. "It essentially says that ... public universities have no business promoting religion --- at mealtime or bedtime or any other time."

No religous liberty ... Atheism // evolution is a hate crime --- cult !