On 26-Jan-09 9:22, scott wrote:
>> The family are close friends.
>>
>> Court Prohibits School from Punishing American Indian Student for His 
>> Long Braids
>> http://www.aclutx.org/article.php?aid=672
> 
> What would have happened if the boy had just said that he *liked* 
> wearing his hair long, and would be really offended if he had to cut it 
> or wear it hidden away?  Once the magic R word is brought in though, 
> suddenly entire organisations are forced to change by law-makers scared 
> of making decisions against religion.
> 
> Anyway, has the school dropped the rule now, or will lots of other kids 
> suddenly be joining his religion too?
> 
> Oh well, maybe someone will turn up at the school next week, claiming 
> that his religion states his chest must be visible at all times.  Would 
> certainly have made hot summer days more comfortable at my school :-)

Would you than change religion if you moved to e.g. Finland?

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