Its all or nothing. Either anyone should be able to display whatever they declare is a symbol of their religion or philosophy, or no one should at all. The line has to be drawn. I lean more towards letting people display something, in an organized manner. Religion is a part of people's culture and a part of their identity. There should be some outlet for that in schools so that they can share with on another what their lives are about. If we take out religion, soon we'll take out culture, music, different interests, individualism, and education altogether. Let people display something, but have an organized method of getting each one an equal amount of display space. Maybe have a room or a display case, that each holiday can fill. Equal space. Equal time. That's how I would deal with it.
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Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul
I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold.
-Son House, Death Letter Blues
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