There is no way that this is constitutional. The state of Florida will pay to indoctrinate prisoners in christian beliefs. Have they heard of the establishment clause of the Fisrt Amendment down there in Florida? Apparently not. What if a Muslim group wanted to take over a school district? How would that go over?
The story is below.
Florida first in U.S. to dedicate prison to faith-based program
By Jim Ash, Palm Beach Post Staff WriterTALLAHASSEE -- Hard time will soon be hallowed time for nearly 800 Florida inmates who will be given the option of repaying their debt to society in the nation's first prison dedicated entirely to faith-based rehabilitation programs.
Gov. Jeb Bush made the surprise announcement Friday at a White House-sponsored news conference in Tampa that spotlighted President Bush's attempts to give religious organizations a greater role in solving social problems.
"I believe that when people commit violent acts, it is appropriate to enforce the laws and that people should be punished for their actions," Gov. Bush said. "But I also believe that lives can be changed. (read more)
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