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Originally Posted by pshrynk
Three words:
Scopes Monkey Trial
That, too, was in the good old state of Kentucky. They are death on wheels against "judicial legislation" but are ready at a whisper to take those they find "morally offensive" to court.
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Actually, it was
Tennessee (which
is next to Kentucky ....).
It also was apparently a huge publicity stunt that got way out of hand.
Quote:
Originally Posted by HarryT
Governments really should stay out of legislating on "morals", IMHO. Leave that to the individual.
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While I don't specifically disagree, I will ask the question: "What is law, if not an expression of the fundamental morality of the People?"
Well, when government works the way it's
supposed to, anyway.