Federal Appeals Court Upholds Silence Law
03.17.09 |
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is upholding the state of Texas' Moment of Silence law. Texas schools begin each morning with a minute of silence for students to "reflect, pray, meditate or engage in any other silent activity."
A North Texas couple filed a lawsuit challenging the law, but that challenge was rejected by a federal district court Monday. The federal decision affirmed a lower court's ruling. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott defended a young Texan's a right to begin each school day with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
Mr. Abbott maintained that the 2003 statute is constitutional, adding in an age where children are bombarded with distractions, beginning each school day with a moment of silence offers a welcome moment of quiet contemplation.
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