I am not an expert at law in this area. But, couldnt he speak and tone down religious themes?
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You mean allow infringement of his First Amendment rights? Why would anyone want to do that?
I attended the spring sports awards program at the local (public) high school last night. (My oldest received her letter in varsity track, along with her graduation numbers and track pin—shameless plug for my kid) More than one coach stood up at the podium and thanked God and/or Jesus during their remarks. No one fainted or got on the phone to the ACLU or those morons in Wisconsin.
That’s why I love living on the Ohio/W.Virginia border.