There are many topics raised in this article that are worthy of the great debaters of SNA. One of these is whether the school chaplaincy program is a good thing. It seems there has been some sort of victory for those who think it isn't. However, the victory was not on the grounds of church-state separation but rather on funding.
And the funding decision may have far reaching effects, not least of which is funding for private schools
This decision will force the federal government back to the drawing board to consider what programs it funds and how. Unless it does this as a matter of priority, others may be emboldened to bring further challenges.
Direct federal funding of local government, including the Roads to Recovery program, continues to be subject to considerable doubt. The Commonwealth may also be on vulnerable ground in the education sector generally. Questions can be raised about direct federal funding of private schools and universities. Support for community groups, the arts and sports may also be in issue
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#1
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 07:20 AM
regards, Trevor
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I SHOULD HAVE BEEN BANNED A LONG TIME AGO...
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 08:28 AM
I agree.
The Feds have overstepped the mark.
Get rid of this pork barreling now!
The Feds have overstepped the mark.
Get rid of this pork barreling now!
Give me ambiguity or give me something else.
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 08:37 AM
I agree.
The Feds have overstepped the mark.
Get rid of this pork barreling now!
Time for some solid targetted lentil barreling.
Posted by prof - "It just does get a bit tedious seeing speculation, hyperbole and exaggeration masquerading as fact....over and over and over with no attempt or interest in real information."
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Gimme some stick
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 09:43 AM
Some good Muppetly advice for Ron Williams. I'd say thats his native tongue.
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 11:04 AM
Ban private schools and ban religious preaching outside of one's home. Problem solved.
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Gimme some stick
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 11:26 AM
Ban private schools and ban religious preaching outside of one's home. Problem solved.
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 11:28 AM
The parasites are killing the host. It can't last forever.And the funding decision may have far reaching effects, not least of which is funding for private schools
Can’t tell if you're serious or trolling hard. The internet has dulled my sarcasm receptors.
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 12:07 PM
The parasites are killing the host. It can't last forever.
Good point, Jake. The parasitic feeding by government schools on the public purse is outrageous. Until all parents realise that they need to kick in more, as do the parents of kids at private schools, our education system will continue to falter.
Posted by prof - "It just does get a bit tedious seeing speculation, hyperbole and exaggeration masquerading as fact....over and over and over with no attempt or interest in real information."
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 05:15 PM
I don't believe in free speech.
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 05:17 PM
I don't believe in free speech.
Most governments would agree with you.
Posted by prof - "It just does get a bit tedious seeing speculation, hyperbole and exaggeration masquerading as fact....over and over and over with no attempt or interest in real information."
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 06:05 PM
Time for some solid targetted lentil barreling.
Nah.
Time for the solar powered latte milk steamer
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Posted 22 June 2012 - 08:20 PM
Nah.
Time for the solar powered latte milk steamer
can i have some espresso with that
Going to war over religion is like killing someone because your imaginary friend is better than theirs.
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
A cynic is one who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.
I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with keyboards
