There’s been much consternation expressed in the local daily this week about the state Department of Revenue notifying churches they are required to pay use tax on articles they buy outside the state. The churches claim this violates their constitutional rights. It’s another example of religious groups who have no hesitancy asking the state to […]
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“Activist judge” may be among the mildest epitaths and attacks to which U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier will be subject for blocking South Dakota’s new abortion law. Judge Schreier, who happens to be a Roman Catholic, deserves praise for upholding her oath to “administer justice” and “impartially” discharge and perform her duties under the […] In a sidebar to a short interview with Senate Minority Leader Henry Reid, the new Rolling Stone also has brief paragraphs on several “radical Republicans” in the Senate. Our new senator from South Dakota is included in the list of “right-wing extremists”. Too bad RS called him “Jim” Thune. It is [a politician’s] business to […] Following the Patriot Act lead of naming legislation for political purposes, the Parental Empowerment Act of 2005 has been introduced in Congress. (Via Blog of a Bookslut). Basically, the bill would cut off federal funding unless school boards create a “parent review and empowerment council.” Those councils would be allowed to have “significant input” and […] |
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