"The cross is a symbol of God which is the moral basis for our laws," said Judge Marburger. "It's not endorsing any particular form of religion. All Christian denominations recognize the cross as an important symbol, so it really shouldn't be an issue."

"Furthermore," continued Judge Marburger, "the cross in my courtroom symbolizes the sacrifice that we all make in meting out justice, and the flames symbolize the warm feelings we have for all those who pass through our doors. Who could object to that?"

. . .

Other supporters wondered when the separation of church and state madness would end. Cheryl White from Jackson worried, "First they forbid the ten commandments in Alabama, now our burning cross in Mississippi. Next thing you know, they'll want to stop the re-enactments of the crucifixion during sentencing that the court in Texas does?"

. . .

A federal court ruled that not only did the burning cross promote a religion, but that Judge Marburger was "out of his mind and should be removed from the bench with extreme prejudice."

You should see what its like here, where basically there is no separation of church and state. 3-panel judges sit before a HUGE cross handing out judgement. Feels like the inquisition.

That does sound scary.


I have actually been to your town.

You're kidding? They actually do this?

People are sicker than I ever thought.



All Christian denominations = "all-religions"???

And this guy's a judge???

I didn't realize that they allowed chimpanzees to be Judges.

This guy belongs in a cage in a zoo!

Every once in a while I need to pinch myself because the more I read the forums the more I feel like I’m slipping off into a hellish nightmare tp the land of Idiocracy.

It’s unbelievable just how stupid some people can actually be and still manage to stay alive.

I guess miracles are happening right before our very eyes. Complete idiots becoming judges!

Who woulda thunk it?

Makes me think that the tooth fairy might be real after all.

Just goes to show that ANYTHING is possible folks!

At least THAT part should be an inspiration anyway.

This is a "humorous" article. No true Christians put up burning crosses. I asked the moderators to move this thread to the "humor" section, but I guess they haven't gotten to it yet or they want it to stay here.

http://www.bbspot.com/politics/News/2003/08/burning_cross.html

http://archive.thehumorlist.com/Site1/Digests/H0309240.php

Both of the above links are to "humor" sites. The full article makes it clear that it is satire.

For once in my life I'm actually hoping that you're right Spider.

It would be a relief to know that this "judge" and his comments are just fabricated material for a joke.

Whew!

That's genuinely a relief.

I was about ready to start building a spaceship to get off the planet.

Don't let what I posted stop you.

Trust me Spider. If I had the cash to build the ship I'd do even if it means that I'd have to invent the warp drive system myself.

I would rather have a spaceship than I would a light saber. Nothing would be cooler than being able to cruise the cosmos in a spaceship.

What was the name of that handicapped woman in Florida that Judge Greer had her feeding tube removed so she could die? Talking about 'out of mind' judges....oh, by the way, Rabbit, Judge Greer is non religious.

Terri Schiavo
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Terri Schiavo

Terri Schiavo in hospice with her mother on August 11, 2001
Born December 3, 1963(1963-12-03)
Lower Moreland Township, Pennsylvania
Died March 31, 2005 (aged 41)
Pinellas Park, Florida

Occupation Insurance clerk
Spouse Michael Schiavo
Parents Robert and Mary Schindler
Theresa Marie "Terri" Schiavo (December 3, 1963–March 31, 2005), from St. Petersburg, Florida, United States was a woman who suffered brain damage and became dependent on a feeding tube. She collapsed in her home on February 25, 1990, and experienced respiratory and cardiac arrest, resulting in extensive brain damage, a diagnosis of persistent vegetative state (PVS) and 15 years of institutionalization. In 1998, Michael Schiavo, her husband and guardian, petitioned the Pinellas County Circuit Court to remove her feeding tube. Robert and Mary Schindler, her parents, opposed this, arguing she was conscious. The court determined that Terri would not wish to continue life-prolonging measures.[1] The long battle stretched on for seven years and included involvement by politicians and advocacy groups, notably pro-life and disability rights ones.[2] Before the local court's decision was carried out, on March 18, 2005, the governments of Florida and the United States had passed laws that sought, unsuccessfully, to prevent removal of Schiavo's feeding tube. These events resulted in extensive national and international media coverage.

By March 2005, the legal history around the Schiavo case included fourteen appeals and numerous motions, petitions, and hearings in the Florida courts; five suits in Federal District Court; Florida legislation struck down by the Supreme Court of Florida; a subpoena by a congressional committee to qualify Schiavo for witness protection; federal legislation (Palm Sunday Compromise); and four denials of certiorari from the Supreme Court of the United States.[3]

She died at a Pinellas Park hospice on March 31, 2005, at the age of 41. Some have since maintained that her death constituted judicial murder.[4]

Michael Schiavo, is a hero. He stood up for his wifes wishes even though it would be so much easier to give into all the pressure. I only hope I have someone that loves half as much as he loved his wife, someone who will honor my wishes no matter the obstacles and save me from a life I know i wouldn't want. Dying is not the worst thing that can happen to you. I am not even sure there is an after life and it seems I am less fearful of death o then those headed to the "promised land".
If I ever saw Michael Schiavo I would shake his hand and tell him how proud I was of his bravery.