  Realitycheck Member Username: Realitycheck Post Number: 477 Registered: 08-2004 |
Others with deep roots and solid memories will recall our longtime Michigan ACLU executive director (1974-97), who went south -- geographically speaking -- 10 years ago to head Florida's larger branch. He's is the news there today for speaking out against a mezuzah nailed alongside the governor's office door. As The Miami Herald tells it, in part: quote:Bless you, Howard (now age 64)! Or should I say mazel tov? Kary Moss carries the torch just as well, of course, but gives me a good feeling to see that name again . . . . . . calling it as he must. | ||
Diehard Member Username: Diehard Post Number: 159 Registered: 03-2005 |
Looks like he might be needed in Berkley. IMO, a local law requiring a Nativity scene at City Hall doesn't stand a chance in court, but hey, let 'em try. | ||
Craig Member Username: Craig Post Number: 373 Registered: 02-2007 |
And this is the same Howard Simon who went ape when someone dared to challenge the placement of a menorah in the Ren Cen commons in pre-GM days? Age has brought maturity, it seems. | ||
Zxzm Member Username: Zxzm Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2007 |
quote: If they include secular and non-religious symbols w/ it, it's fine. If the ACLU wants to go to court, I'm sure they'll win at the District Court level in Detroit, but they lose at the 6th Circuit level and at the Supreme Court. See Lynch v. Donnelly 465 U.S. 668 (1984). |
