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Teenager banned from wearing Christian chastity ring at school
Daily Mail ^ | 04th December 2008 | Luke Salkeld

Posted on 12/05/2008 1:29:35 PM PST by forkinsocket

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To: Terabitten
we weren't allowed to wear jewelry of any type, even watches, during PE or science lab (like chemistry or physics)

Psst! You kin take it off for those occasions. That's why the bureaucrat who talked about the reason being the hazard is lying.

I'll bet headscarves are a bear if you catch them in a belt sander, too. That's why God invented common sense.

When I was in elementary school, at least half the girls wore pendants (especially First Communion presents), bracelets, and the occasional ring. Dangerous my ***!

21 posted on 12/05/2008 1:45:45 PM PST by SamuraiScot
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To: quintr

Obviously, Old Glory is not appropros but it would seem to me that the British have some avenue for this young lady to express her points of view also.

Scanned a bit too fast not to notice that this was an article from UK. Too much coffee, I guess.


22 posted on 12/05/2008 1:46:57 PM PST by quintr
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To: quintr

He who wears the ring is killed jolly with a knife - HELP


23 posted on 12/05/2008 1:47:34 PM PST by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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To: forkinsocket
was inspired to wear the ring by the American pop group the Jonas Brothers, who have all made pledges of celibacy.

The ring should be banned for this reason alone.

24 posted on 12/05/2008 1:48:32 PM PST by Citizen Blade (What would Ronald Reagan do?)
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To: Citizen Blade

‘was inspired to wear the ring by the American pop group the Jonas Brothers, who have all made pledges of celibacy. ‘

I’ll just note Britney Spears did the same thing and leave it at that.


25 posted on 12/05/2008 1:49:22 PM PST by Badeye (There are no 'great moments' in Moderate Political History. Only losses.)
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To: neverbluffer

The item of jewellery owned by Kioni Lansbury represents her intention to stay a virgin until she marries. But her school has deemed it potentially dangerous and against uniform rules =================================================
Socialists make my head want to explode. Its okay to teach kids that homosexuality is a good thing, that abortion is a choice, that Islamfacsist are not out to destroy civilization, but let a child show any Christian faith and that child is immediately attacked.
The ring was deemed potentially dangerous??? What is dangerous is allowing these idiots to be in charge of educating children.


26 posted on 12/05/2008 1:49:57 PM PST by SECURE AMERICA (Coming to You From the Front Lines of Occupied America)
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To: Badeye
I’ll just note Britney Spears did the same thing and leave it at that.

Maybe she bought a defective purity ring.....

27 posted on 12/05/2008 1:50:19 PM PST by Citizen Blade (What would Ronald Reagan do?)
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To: stuartcr
Why not just say no at the appropriate time and leave it at a personal level instead of wearing something publicly that one knows will cause controversy?

Then they don't get the look at me I'm special attention.

28 posted on 12/05/2008 1:51:34 PM PST by org.whodat (Conservatives don't vote for Bailouts for Super-Rich Bankers! Republicans do!)
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To: forkinsocket
How would they even notice a ring among all the tattoos and piercings these days?


29 posted on 12/05/2008 1:53:56 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life ;o)
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To: stuartcr

The point is that there is no reason for this to be controversial. It’s just a stupid ring! Why she wants to wear it is nobodys business.


30 posted on 12/05/2008 1:55:22 PM PST by Funee Kat
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To: sionnsar

Street shoes are dangerous in PE, that’s why they take them off. Bogus discrimination excuse. The ring is a constant physical reminder of her intent - seems like an extreme waste of administrator’s time to get into micromanaging every PC artifact visible.


31 posted on 12/05/2008 1:57:32 PM PST by uncommonsense
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To: stuartcr

Why not just say no at the appropriate time and leave it at a personal level instead of wearing something publicly that one knows will cause controversy?

Okay, why should people that get married wear a wedding ring? Just tell people your married if they ask.
Why wear a Cross if you are a Christian. Why wear a Star of David of you are a Jew? And on and on.....


32 posted on 12/05/2008 1:58:26 PM PST by SECURE AMERICA (Coming to You From the Front Lines of Occupied America)
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To: forkinsocket

...her school has deemed it potentially dangerous...
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I realize this is a serious topic, but I lol at this line. They have deemed a ring (inanimate object) dangerous, but have had numerous attacks from Muslim extremists, whom they deliberately refuse to call dangerous.

Is there something in the water supply in Britain, causing them all to be a bit mushy between the ears.


33 posted on 12/05/2008 2:01:53 PM PST by delphirogatio (I am the indication, not the confirmation.)
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To: forkinsocket

the jonas bros will not save themselves until marriage. that is an absolute fact.


34 posted on 12/05/2008 2:04:56 PM PST by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
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To: stuartcr

I think she’s trying to communicate a concept. One can do that silently, but one can’t do it imperceptibly.


35 posted on 12/05/2008 2:09:19 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o ("Make things as simple as possible, but not simpler."--- Einstein)
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To: goldstategop
I don't know why liberals think abstinence until marriage is "dangerous."

Dangerous to the coffers of Planned Parenthood and dangerous to the liberal doctrine of no moral absolutes.

36 posted on 12/05/2008 2:11:58 PM PST by tflabo (:)
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To: Terabitten
Thanks, that makes sense. She--- and her married teachers --- should take their chastity or wedding rings off during PE, sports, and science lab. Also pierced ear studs and medical ID bands.

Let's not forget the head scarves. Just think of poor Isadora Duncan.

37 posted on 12/05/2008 2:16:40 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o ("Make things as simple as possible, but not simpler."--- Einstein)
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To: stuartcr
Gays can wear rainbow this and that. Have parades with no inhibitions. Have gay clubs at schools. Or have gay awareness days. All being the more provocative the better.

Meanwhile something very unassuming stirs controversy.

38 posted on 12/05/2008 2:16:51 PM PST by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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To: stuartcr
...instead of wearing something publicly that one knows will cause controversy?

In today's world I think she demonstrates courage by wearing such a ring and standing up for what's right. The ring serves as a reminder to her and others of her pledge. Since honor is no longer tolerated, many do not want to be reminded that there is such a thing.

39 posted on 12/05/2008 2:19:39 PM PST by Taggart_D
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To: forkinsocket
Didn't this exact same issue get flamed about a year or so ago?
40 posted on 12/05/2008 2:35:38 PM PST by Mr. Know It All
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