8yo Christian being persecuted for drawing crucifix??

[AzSandSlinger]

I think not.. I think this is more of a case of a boopity wanting a payday.. Hooch should have a heyday with this..

Story HERE

"'It hurts me that they did this to my kid,' Chester Johnson, the boy's father, told the Globe. 'They can't mess with our religion; they owe us a small lump sum for this.'"

-Shane

[Fritzydoodle]

Same newspaper reports this atrocity.  And they wonder why the child may have mental issues??? 

WARNING:  NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART DOG LOVERS

http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/12/bait_dog_was_le.html

[Desert Dweller]

I think not.. I think this is more of a case of a boopity wanting a payday.. Hooch should have a heyday with this..

Story HERE

"'It hurts me that they did this to my kid,' Chester Johnson, the boy's father, told the Globe. 'They can't mess with our religion; they owe us a small lump sum for this.'"

-Shane

Yeah.  I got a small lump sum for him.

This story reeks of stupidity all the way around.  First off, Christians never seem to miss out on an opportunity to claim persecution.  It's always been that way.  This is one of those "they won't let us practice our religion" stories that's designed to inspire outrage amongst the faithful and vilify the non-believing establishment.  If a crucifix scene reminds the child of Christmas, well, so be it.  He completed his assignment as instructed.  He could have just as easily drawn a snowman or Santa. 

You're right - Daddy sees a way to rake in a few bucks and he's not going to pass it up.

So why would the kid be suspended no matter what he drew?  There was no disciplinary issue here.  He was confused a little between Christmas and Easter, but that's something Daddy Lump Sum needs to work out with him.

[Desert Dweller]

Same newspaper reports this atrocity.  And they wonder why the child may have mental issues??? 

WARNING:  NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART DOG LOVERS

http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/12/bait_dog_was_le.html

I hate to see stuff like that.  I am surprised they saved this poor dog.  She used to be a fighter, and now she's a bait dog.  I would be very cautious around any pit that used to be in the ring. 

Nevertheless, she was severely mistreated.  I would like to see whoever did this to her subjected to the same type of treatment.