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Title: Christine O'Donnell Asks Where Constitution Calls For Separation Of Church, State
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Associated Press
URL Source: http://www.bnd.com/2010/10/19/14432 ... nell-questions-separation.html
Published: Oct 19, 2010
Author: Associated Press
Post Date: 2010-10-19 11:29:00 by Brian S
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Comments: 236
WASHINGTON -- Republican Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell of Delaware is questioning whether the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from establishing religion.
In a debate at Widener University Law School, O'Donnell criticized Democratic nominee Chris Coons' position that teaching creationism in public school would violate the First Amendment by promoting religious doctrine.
O'Donnell asked where the Constitution calls for the separation of church and state. When Coons responded that the First Amendment bars Congress from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, O'Donnell asked: "You're telling me that's in the First Amendment?" Delaware Senate
The exchange Tuesday aired on radio station WDEL generated a buzz among law professors and students in the audience. Subscribe to *Tea Party On Parade*
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Pssst. She's right. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say a thing about 'seperation of church and state'.
The history, and the revisionist history, related to this...theory, is facinating and revealing.
It was from a USSC minority ruling, designed to keep a specific religion from attaining elective office, in short.
#17. To: Badeye, All (#1)
Pssst. She's right. Nowhere in the Constitution does it say a thing about 'seperation of church and state'.
Relax, Christine O'Donnell! Nobody knows the First Amendment.
By Alexandra Petri | October 19, 2010
"Where in the Constitution is the separation of church and state?" -- Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell's question during a debate with Democratic challenger Chris Coons.
Christine O'Donnell doesn't know that the Constitution guarantees the separation of church and state.
Who does? Christine explicitly said she didn't bring her Constitution with her! That ought to be enough.
Why taunt her? Instead of pretending we know what the Constitution says and are indignant that she doesn't, let's fess up.
I studied history for years, so I know that our nation was founded by Sacagawea. Also, Columbus Day is a holiday where we celebrate that city that isn't Dayton, because it doesn't get enough love!
When it comes to the Constitution, I know that if someone ever approaches me and suggests that I'm a "loose constructionist," I'm supposed to throw my drink in his face and say "Maybe your mother was, but I'm not that kind of girl!" Sometimes, it makes sense!
And when it comes to knowing my amendments? On Law and Order, people always say "I'm pleading the fifth," so I bet the Fifth Amendment is the amendment where Mariska Hargitay looks steely and thinks about alcoholism.
There's some amendment that has to do with cruel and unusual punishment, probably saying something along the lines of "absolutely fine, as long as you feel somewhat convinced he's a terrorist." I bet that's the one they used to open Guantanamo!
I don't know what the Nineteenth Amendment is, but I have a bad feeling about it.
If I ever become a lawyer, I plan to tell my clients to "use the Fourth" a lot, then laugh mysteriously.
I went to a bar once called the Twenty First amendment, so I am fairly convinced that the Twenty First Amendment had something to do with bars. Or maybe that was the Eleventh Amendment. I don't remember that evening very well. Maybe Christine O'Donnell's been there.
And maybe it's not just me. A survey on the First Amendment conducted throughout high schools found that students don't know the rights the First Amendment guarantees -- and when it was explained to them, more than one in three felt it went too far.
So instead of jumping on Christine, maybe we should take a look at ourselves.
Like she says, "I'm you."
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#25. To: lucysmom (#17)
There's some amendment that has to do with cruel and unusual punishment, probably saying something along the lines of "absolutely fine, as long as you feel somewhat convinced he's a terrorist." I bet that's the one they used to open Guantanamo!
Not true. The Bill of Rights ONLY applies to people who are on American soil.
Actually,it doesn't even apply to active duty members of the US military. They are governed by the Universal Code of Military Justice,and the Bill of Rights does NOT apply to them.
#31. To: sneakypete (#25) (Edited)
The Bill of Rights ONLY applies to people who are on American soil.
A US military base isn't considered US soil? Well then, whose soil is it... Fidel's? Well then, that's mighty convenient. Randomly capture people on foreign soil, send them to Cuba, and then proudly declare that due process doesn't apply to them. You betcha!
#37. To: meguro (#31)
A US military base isn't considered US soil? Well then, whose soil is it... Fidel's? Well then, that's mighty convenient. Randomly capture people on foreign soil, send them to Cuba, and then proudly declare that due process doesn't apply to them. You betcha!
Clearly, you never served in the military.
If you did, you'd KNOW better.
#38. To: Capitalist Eric (#37) (Edited)
Getting tired of the bozoed calcon following me around on the 'net, wanting to discuss "tossing salad." Sorry, you sick rump-ranger. NOT interested
So why did you reply in the first place, jackass? I didn't ping you on my post. I couldn't give a shit about you.
#46. To: meguro (#38)
I couldn't give a shit about you.
You don't give a shit about FACTS, either.
Maybe you should STFU and let the adults talk.
#109. To: Capitalist Eric (#46)
You don't give a shit about FACTS, either.
What facts, my dear Eric?
Maybe you should STFU and let the adults talk.
No can do. 1st Amendment and all that. You're free however, to put me on filter at any time of your choosing.
#119. To: meguro, sneakypete (#109)
Your statement:A US military base isn't considered US soil?
Legally, the answer is "no." That is, the Constitution does NOT apply on U.S. military bases.
If you'd served in the military, you'd already know that.
It's one of the realities of what sneakypete was stating, when he said "The Bill of Rights ONLY applies to people who are on American soil."
That you don't KNOW about this, and instead choose to argue from a position of overt ignorance, demonstrates that you don't give a shit... about FACTS.
No can do. 1st Amendment and all that.
Yeah, you're guaranteed the right to make yourself look like a complete asshat. Congratulations on successfully exercising that right.
#225. To: Capitalist Eric, sneakypete (#119)
If you'd served in the military, you'd already know that.
How can I? I'm openly gay. Up until just this week, I couldn't.
Duh.
#231. To: meguro (#225)
How can I? I'm openly gay.
That explains a lot.
Up until just this week, I couldn't.
You still can't.
And if they remove the restrictions, and you're "openly gay" in a military unit, you will have a very unpleasant experience.
That don't put up with that crap.
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#233. To: Capitalist Eric (#231)
And if they remove the restrictions, and you're "openly gay" in a military unit, you will have a very unpleasant experience.
You're going to come beat me up, tough guy? LOL
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