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ACLU attacks prayer in South Carolina
Oconee County officials vote to adopt “moment of silence” to pacify ACLU
The American Civil Liberties Union contacted Oconee County officials and demanded that they immediately halt the practice of beginning each meeting with prayer.
Despite an offer from ADF attorneys to provide free legal assistance, Oconee County officials surrendered to the ACLU pressure and voted to eliminate the opening prayer, opting instead for a “moment of silence.”
“Despite what the ACLU would like people to believe, the First Amendment protects more than silence,” said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Mike Johnson. “While we are sorely disappointed that prayer has been silenced, this just marks the start of a wider battle with the ACLU and their attempt to destroy prayer in the public square. Apparently, the ACLU plus the First Amendment equals silence.”
“The county council did not have to decide this way to stay in compliance with the law, but that won’t stop the ACLU from using this decision to force other municipalities into compliance with its agenda,” Johnson added. “You can be assured that ADF and its allies will show up and offer assistance to any municipality that finds itself to be the target of the ACLU’s ongoing campaign of fear, intimidation, and disinformation.”
Oconee County officials cave into pressure from the ACLU - 2/6/2007
ACLU badgers public officials in S.C. county, demands end to public pray... - 12/12/2006
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