An editorial in today's Hartford Courant applauds the removal of area public school graduations from church buildings.
Many board members are unhappy about these decisions. First Cathedral, they argue, has plenty of space inside and plenty of parking to accommodate families and guests. Nevertheless, the school boards have done the right thing.
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"Why don't they mind their own business?" complained one Windsor school board member. She and other Republicans, who voted against moving from First Cathedral, accused the ACLU of "bullying" the town. They said that caving to the threat of a lawsuit sends the wrong message to students.No, ignoring the Constitution sends the wrong message to students.
