Alabama legislature upholds ban on yoga in schools b/c it might cause kids to convert to Hinduism
not an April fools day joke. 
Alabama legislature upholds ban on yoga in schools because it might cause kids to convert to Hinduism
https://boingboing.net/2021/04/01/alabama-legislature-upholds-ban-on-yoga-in-schools-because-it-might-cause-kids-to-convert-to-hinduism.html
Mark Frauenfelder 8:24 am Thu Apr 1, 2021
Alabama State Rep. Jeremy Gray introduced a bill that would allow yoga to be practiced voluntarily at public schools. But the state legislature upheld the ban against yoga, which has been strictly prohibited since 1993. If you are wondering why, the answer is "Alabama." It is, of course, the only state in the country that bans yoga.
The text of the ban says "school personnel shall be prohibited from using any techniques that involve the induction of hypnotic states, guided imagery, meditation or yoga" and additionally banned the use of the word "namaste."
At issue is whether the practice of yoga promotes Hinduism — a claim several conservative Christian groups say is a problem.
Because yoga is rooted in Hinduism, Eric Johnston, a legal adviser for the Alabama Citizens Action Program, told The New York Times, "it does not need to be taught to small children in public schools."
"If this bill passes, then instructors will be able to come into classrooms as young as kindergarten and bring these children through guided imagery, which is a spiritual exercise, and it's outside their parents' view. And we just believe that this is not appropriate," Betsy Garrison of the Eagle Forum of Alabama, argued in session.
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teach them stress relief, balance, on all levels, and a sense of inner peace. Wouldn't want that now, would we?
Gotta keep those haters hating.
Good lord, they're serious about this, aren't they? I know a few people from Tennessee that grow some of the finest weed on the planet. The bad part is, I cant partake in it's medicinal properties because I go to a federally regulated pain management clinic for some back issues.
Give all of them a nice, big, sticky, Indica bud and they'll mellow out. Sounds like the republicans down there could use a little loosening up. 
Yes, const. amendment. All whild making the bible the state book. Not joking. Like living in hell. 
I couldn't live in an environment like that. It's such a beautiful place. Why do people allow assholes to run it? I'll take a wild guess and say it has something to do with gerrymandering and voter suppression. 
Dining in one could lead to Catholicism, you know 
I'm sure there would never be a dull moment.
