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Old 07-09-2008, 07:27 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Sometimes, you don't get promotions because it's not you. Just because you think it's your time, doesn't mean that it is.
From the article:
He also said he missed out on promotions because he is an atheist.

"I was told because I can't put my personal beliefs aside and pray with troops I wouldn't make a good leader," Hall said.
What are the Constitutional implications of that? Does he have a case?
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