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To: firebrand

There is a big difference between all members of a congregation voluntarily deciding to stay home and shelter from the virus, and having the local police force stationed at the church to make darn sure no one can worship there.

We have the First Amendment so that the second option cannot happen. Yet it did.

Rights are rights. You cannot allow them to be thrown away just because the government “has a good reason”. But, if people voluntarily decide not to exercise their rights for a time, that’s different. But the only thing I care about is the improper forced closing of churches by the government. It’s just wrong.


24 posted on 05/27/2020 9:24:21 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (If White Privilege is real, why did Elizabeth Warren lie about being an Indian?)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Forced closings will occur eventually if we do not do it voluntarily. I’m not trying to foment more fear. I would just like to see more people voluntarily acting in the public good. I think it’s a good thing that can come out of this.

No scolding or shaming, just a silent agreement to do one’s tiny part in protecting all.


34 posted on 05/27/2020 10:26:32 AM PDT by firebrand
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