February 24, 2005

America gets a reprieve. Court to hear appeal on basis of Terri being Catholic and the Pope's edict that infirmed must receive food and water. Removing the feeding tube would go against Catholic doctrine. Pplease continue to pray and see the links from yesterday.

Congrats to Missouri State Senator, Gross, yet isn't it sad we have to have a bill to protect :


AN ACT
To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the powers of local school boards.

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one
new section, to be known as section 160.745, to read as follows:
160.745. 1. This act shall be known as "The Founding Documents
Protection Act".
2. The board of directors of any school district shall not
prohibit any teacher or administrator in a public school district of the
state of Missouri to read or post in a public school building, classroom, or
at a school event any excerpts or portions of the following:
(1) National motto;
(2) National anthem;
(3) Pledge of allegiance;
(4) Preamble of the Missouri Constitution;
(5) Declaration of Independence;
(6) Mayflower Compact;
(7) The writings, speeches, documents, and proclamations of the
founding fathers and presidents of the United States;
(8) The United States Supreme Court decisions; and
(9) Acts of the United States Congress, including the published
text of the Congressional Record.
3. There shall be no content-based censorship of American
history or heritage in the state of Missouri based on religious references
in the writings, documents, and records specified in this section.rect


To send a letter of support visit Senator Gross:

http://www.senate.state.mo.us/05info/members/mem23.htm


Help our police!

In an appeal through billboards and radio ads, Springfield police officers are asking for the public's support in their pay dispute with the city. At issue are the hours officers spend working holidays, such as Christmas and New Year's. In the past, officers could either take the paid time off later or save it to add to their pensions. The city wants to sharply cap how many hours officers get paid at retirement

Learn more:

http://www.helpourpolice.com/