I don't believe this... I know this isn't world news... it's US news but still... this is so ridiculous that I must post it...
Source: http://www.thedailyfarce.com/california.cfm?story=2005/09/california_judgeruleswordusaunconstitutional_0920050014
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In an incredibly stupid turn of events, U.S. District Judge Lawrence Moron ruled that it is unconstitutional to not only recite the pledge of allegiance in public schools, but went one step further and said that "the word USA may be offensive to those who hate the word 'USA' and therefore, to please those folks, we will not allow the word 'USA' to be said in public schools anymore." "I think this is great move!" stated Lisa Lefwing, a member of the ACLU, "I think we should take out as many words as possible from public schools that have the potential of offending some group of people. Why make anyone in our society feel uncomfortable? We shouldn't! I would go one step further and not allow kids to speak English in school, since that may offend people who don't speak English." Karlton said he was bound by precedent of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which in 2002 ruled that "anything that is or may be construed as offensive, can not be used in public schools, including any part of history that actually happened, but may offend any group." "I consider myself fairly liberal, tending to the middle." Stated a satirical writer who wished to remain anonymous, "However, this is really pushing it. We are becoming so generic and constricting in what one can say in public schools, that pretty soon, teachers won't be able to teach anything. Then we'll have raised a bunch of stupid kids." In other news, Judge Lawerence Moron has also announced that beginning this Friday; the American Flag can no longer be displayed in public schools because "it does not properly represent the diverse people in this country". |
Source: http://www.thedailyfarce.com/california.cfm?story=2005/09/california_judgeruleswordusaunconstitutional_0920050014
