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57. We are out to lunch on this one.

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Thu Nov 26, 2020, 10:23 AM

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In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court sides with religious groups in a dispute over Covid-19 restrictions i [View all] Sgent Nov 2020 OP

DAMN! elleng Nov 2020 #1

and that it is certain Catholic and Jewish sects that are behind this injunction is not really a still_one Nov 2020 #31

It is funny you mention that OldBaldy1701E Nov 2020 #50

Something tells me ACB has a witch dunking tank in her back yard Blue Owl Nov 2020 #2

No. They burn them at the stake to soaring hymns of praise. olegramps Nov 2020 #38

So if religious groups want to do something that kills people it's their right. Kablooie Nov 2020 #3

The irony is that the ruling amounts to human sacrifice Ponietz Nov 2020 #30

Attendees should be made to wear a scarlet "R" yankeepants Nov 2020 #4

True... OldBaldy1701E Nov 2020 #48

So let me get this straight... pecosbob Nov 2020 #5

Here in Ontario women can go topless luvtheGWN Nov 2020 #54

Not sure what this means. IsItJustMe Nov 2020 #6

Ditto. This is ON APPLICATION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, elleng Nov 2020 #8

The decision seems to say that the churches and synagogues under Cuomo's order were treated... TreasonousBastard Nov 2020 #13

The decision seems to say that the churches and synagogues under Cuomo's order were treated... TreasonousBastard Nov 2020 #14

Yes, almost sounds rational, eh? elleng Nov 2020 #19

Almost. TreasonousBastard Nov 2020 #21

Wouldn't this be easy to get around? ripcord Nov 2020 #75

No longer any need for separation of church and state nonsense. dchill Nov 2020 #7

But will those religious groups still be able to access PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #9

Perhaps Cuomo and other govs can impose mandatory quarantines for those fearnobush Nov 2020 #10

It appears the Court is seeking something less 'severe.' elleng Nov 2020 #11

I just did a very quick read of the orders and dissents, but they seem to say that the orders... TreasonousBastard Nov 2020 #15

Finally, it has not been shown that granting the applications will harm the public. elleng Nov 2020 #18

I read that, but how does that reasoning affect banquets, football games, and Thanksgiving dinner... TreasonousBastard Nov 2020 #20

Agudath Israel of America is included, not only ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN. elleng Nov 2020 #22

I am aware Agudath Israel was one of the complainants. And the banquet biz is affected... TreasonousBastard Nov 2020 #25

Restaurants as such not related to First Amendment issues. elleng Nov 2020 #26

It's all about the money Ziggysmom Nov 2020 #68

And once again, abject make believe wins out over science. stopbush Nov 2020 #12

This SCOTUS has lost its mind. joshcryer Nov 2020 #16

Fine! Then the Church should be sued... CalArkLiberal Nov 2020 #17

We must balance the court ASAP! BigmanPigman Nov 2020 #23

How do you propose doing that? FBaggins Nov 2020 #37

That needs to be our ultimate goal.. mountain grammy Nov 2020 #59

And if that ultimate goal keeps us from winning elections? FBaggins Nov 2020 #62

Well sorry, I disgree. mountain grammy Nov 2020 #67

The American Taliban has spoken...death cult in full effect... Moostache Nov 2020 #24

This will be an opportunity for people to learn about natural selection, and not in a good way still_one Nov 2020 #27

My Thought Exactly RobinA Nov 2020 #80

Legalized human sacrifice within & outside the faith? diva77 Nov 2020 #28

The ones who think congregating in large groups is a "good thing", are most likely trumpers still_one Nov 2020 #29

The Supreme Court is Now Filled with Activist Judges Op-ed Daily Nov 2020 #32

+1. Barrett is a rabid partisan and a despicable hypocrite dalton99a Nov 2020 #65

The right to die from ignorance and stupidity is fully intact bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #33

+ a brazillion milestogo Nov 2020 #55

What kind of sane thinking is THIS? NONE! None @ all! Andrew will not be happy with this! Illumination Nov 2020 #34

this is no surprise with Barrett addition to the court but hey, some of the worshippers will be meet beachbumbob Nov 2020 #35

Maybe Covid is the vehicle through which they'll be raptured? Trueblue Texan Nov 2020 #36

Fine, but COVID-19 . . . Iliyah Nov 2020 #41

yep ..I couldn't agree more. Trueblue Texan Nov 2020 #56

Amy Covid Barrett lives up to her name Blues Heron Nov 2020 #39

So where is the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster on this? Shermann Nov 2020 #40

We are out to lunch on this one. Trueblue Texan Nov 2020 #57

Its very hard, Constitutionally, to limit freedom to worship. oldsoftie Nov 2020 #42

So fire codes are out and armed parishioners are in? If they want to kill themselves so be it. dem4decades Nov 2020 #43

I agree with all of the above responses, gab13by13 Nov 2020 #44

Then the churches moreland01 Nov 2020 #45

Jesus said beware of those who pray in public Blues Heron Nov 2020 #46

Any church that doesn't care for its congregation C_U_L8R Nov 2020 #47

If there is a genetic pre-disposition to fanaticism, then let Darwin's will be done. Gore1FL Nov 2020 #49

Christians wanna take each other out in a circular firing squad? I'm A-OK with that Tarc Nov 2020 #51

Well, here we go.... paleotn Nov 2020 #52

When people in those NY churches start dying, gab13by13 Nov 2020 #53

What about my religious rights to beat my wife and children? marble falls Nov 2020 #58

It really time to expand the "courts"..........and "churches" should be taxed........... turbinetree Nov 2020 #60

+1 dalton99a Nov 2020 #66

This is a clear violation of separation of church and state. infullview Nov 2020 #61

and here we are, literally llashram Nov 2020 #63

When I was a kid the USA was one of the smart countries. CrispyQ Nov 2020 #64

I stay from Republicans, and churchgoers. Roisin Ni Fiachra Nov 2020 #69

Hope she enjoys the rising deaths with this decision peggysue2 Nov 2020 #70

I'm okay with this. Javaman Nov 2020 #71

about 50% of Americans attend church Marthe48 Nov 2020 #72

1st Amendment Right to Attend Supreme Court Hearings kiranon Nov 2020 #73

Cuomo also banned mass gatherings like concerts and comedy clubs, I believe. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 #74

We need to win the GA Runoffs!!!! BlueWavePsych Nov 2020 #76

Let's compare to 2nd amendment 986racer Nov 2020 #77

Can the churches go back to burning "witches" and various things against local laws now? LiberalArkie Nov 2020 #78

Will they be using their churches as hospitals BlueIdaho Nov 2020 #79

This is why SCOTUS needs to be enlarged to either 13 or 15. cstanleytech Nov 2020 #81