De Blasio Announces Addition Of Muslim Holidays To NYC Public Schools Calendar

[MisterBeale]

It's not a state. It's a city. The level of education in New York is such that giving them every day off wouldn't hurt.

If the people don't like it diblasio won't get another term.

potayto, potahto.

statism

noun stat·ism \ˈstā-ˌti-zəm\
Definition of STATISM
: concentration of economic controls and planning in the hands of a highly centralized government often extending to government ownership of industry

 

[hadit]

Do we have a pool on when the meltdown is going to start? I'm getting ready to go offline and I don't want to miss it. It should be epic.

 

[ClosedCaption]

Islam is a cult of satan worshipers therefore not covered by freedom of religion. Libtards kissing the ass of stupidity again.

You are entitled to your opinion; however, the Constitution disagrees with you view. When it comes to the laws that govern this nation the Constitution supersedes your opinion.

To bad Obutthurt doesn't follow it then. My opinion is the correct one.

No, it isn't actually. You free to be as ignorant as you wish concerning the law but do not expect the rest of us to follow suit.

Way to shoe-horn Obama into this thread though.

I don't expect any of you libtards to do the right thing, it is too much for you. And it is, sorry for you idiots.

Being aware that Islam is Constitutionally protected under 1st Amendment does not make me a libtard. All that it does is show that I understand the laws that govern this nation.

Yeah....Thats what he said...Liberal.

Republicans govern on emotion

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Mayor De Blasio NYC Public Schools Add Muslim Holidays To Calendar CBS New York

De Blasio Announces Addition Of Muslim Holidays To NYC Public Schools Calendar

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York City public schools have added two Muslim holidays to the school calendar, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina announced Wednesday.

Schools will now close for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, making New York City the largest school district in the nation to recognize the two holidays on the official school calendar.

“We are committed to having a school calendar that reflects and honors the extraordinary diversity of our students,” said Farina.

De Blasio said the change means that Muslim families won’t be forced to choose between observing the holidays and sending their kids to school.

“They want to celebrate their holiday but they also want to go to school, they love school. So now they don’t have to make that choice and this is why this is so amazing,” mother of three Linda Sarsour told WCBS 880’s Peter Haskell.

The announcement was made at PS/IS 30 in Brooklyn, where officials said 36 percent of students were absent the last time Eid al-Adha fell on a school day.

“We’re here today to make good on a promise to our Muslim brothers and sisters that a holiday of supreme importance to the Muslim community will be recognized in our school calendar so that children can honor the holiday without missing school,” the mayor said.

“I want to thank Mayor de Blasio for adding Eid-al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr to the public school holiday calendar,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. “Islam is one of the largest religions in the world, and the Muslim community is thriving not just in The Bronx but throughout the city of New York. This decision allows our city’s Muslim community to fully practice their faith without it interfering with their school attendance and education. As I have said in the past, by recognizing these two important holidays, we show that not only are we welcoming to everyone’s religious beliefs but that we respect everyone’s Constitutional right to freedom of religion.”

Eid al-Adha will be observed for the first time on Sept. 24. Eid-al-Fitr, which falls over the summer, will be designated a holiday for those attending summer school.



AAnnnnnnnd Go!

Islam is a cult of satan worshipers therefore not covered by freedom of religion. Libtards kissing the ass of stupidity again.

You are entitled to your opinion; however, the Constitution disagrees with you view. When it comes to the laws that govern this nation the Constitution supersedes your opinion.

To bad Obutthurt doesn't follow it then. My opinion is the correct one.

Your opinion is ignorant, hateful idiocy.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Republicans will not oppose it. Islamophobics will.

 

[bripat9643]

Do you believe this guy? If Christmas break has to be referred to as "winter holiday," then this decision has got to be blatantly unconstitutional

Mayor De Blasio NYC Public Schools Add Muslim Holidays To Calendar CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York City public schools have added two Muslim holidays to the school calendar, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina announced Wednesday.

Schools will now close for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, making New York City the largest school district in the nation to recognize the two holidays on the official school calendar.

“We are committed to having a school calendar that reflects and honors the extraordinary diversity of our students,” said Farina.​

 

[guno]

NYC is an educated multi ethnic multi cultural city, it is not slackjaw hick texas flyover country

 

[Rocko]

He shouldn't have the power to unilaterally do something like this.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Islam is not a religion..

Islam - the religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad and taught by the Koran, the basic principle of which is absolute submission to a unique and personal god, Allah.

Islam Define Islam at Dictionary.com

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Why would conservatives freak out? They actually believe in the Bill of rights, you know, not just the first amendment, but the second as well. . . .

What does the topic of this thread have to do with either?

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Republicans will not oppose it. Islamophobics will.

One in the same

 

[JakeStarkey]

Republicans will not oppose it. Islamophobics will.

One in the same

Nope. Commies vote Dem, these freaks vote Pub. Does not make commies or freaks Dems or Pubs. They are parasites.

 

[MisterBeale]

Why would conservatives freak out? They actually believe in the Bill of rights, you know, not just the first amendment, but the second as well. . . .

What does the topic of this thread have to do with either?

Conservatives, in general, support the constitution and the Bill of Rights. You will see multiple threads posted by folks on the left that wish to rearrange the constitution to get rid of the peoples right to bear arms. REAL conservatives do not wish to mess with the bill of rights, which guarantees the right to bear arms. Do we not see that in multiple threads?

As a parallel, most conservatives support the freedom of religion, and the establishment clause in the first amendment. When a city or locality decides to make allowances to reflect the preferences of the local population, this is the right of the people. The state is not establishing a religion, but is making an allowance for those who practice a particular religion in that particular locality. This is what the first amendment has been passed for, to allow for the free practice of religion. Most conservatives are FOR the free practice of religion and against the establishment of a state sanctioned religion.

It is the left that usually has a problem with the Bill of rights.

Just usually.


I am sure things will change once the Democrats have control of all branches of government again. It isn't so much a matter of political philosophy anymore that politician represents, it is the people that fund them that make the difference. Political elites don't give a shit about the rights of the poor and the disenfranchised, no matter what party or political philosophy they seem to adhere to. Taking away constitutional rights is the best way to bully and manipulate the masses.

 

[bripat9643]

NYC is an educated multi ethnic multi cultural city, it is not slackjaw hick texas flyover country

What part of "unconstitutional" don't you understand?

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Why would conservatives freak out? They actually believe in the Bill of rights, you know, not just the first amendment, but the second as well. . . .

What does the topic of this thread have to do with either?

Conservatives, in general, support the constitution and the Bill of Rights. You will see multiple threads posted by folks on the left that wish to rearrange the constitution to get rid of the peoples right to bear arms. REAL conservatives do not wish to mess with the bill of rights, which guarantees the right to bear arms. Do we not see that in multiple threads?

As a parallel, most conservatives support the freedom of religion, and the establishment clause in the first amendment. When a city or locality decides to make allowances to reflect the preferences of the local population, this is the right of the people. The state is not establishing a religion, but is making an allowance for those who practice a particular religion in that particular locality. This is what the first amendment has been passed for, to allow for the free practice of religion. Most conservatives are FOR the free practice of religion and against the establishment of a state sanctioned religion.

Oh, I understand what you're saying now and I happen to agree with you, however, when it comes to Islam the conservative belief in religious freedom generally goes right out the window.

 

[Pop23]

It's not an issue here. Because some want to call winter break "Christmas vacation" is their choice. There really are no christian holidays that the schools take off.

Next

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

NYC is an educated multi ethnic multi cultural city, it is not slackjaw hick texas flyover country

What part of "unconstitutional" don't you understand?

Is recognizing Christmas as an official school holiday also unconstitutional?

 

[bripat9643]

NYC is an educated multi ethnic multi cultural city, it is not slackjaw hick texas flyover country

What part of "unconstitutional" don't you understand?

Is recognizing Christmas as an official school holiday also unconstitutional?

No school recognizes Christmas as an official holiday. Now they call it "winter break."

 

[theDoctorisIn]

It's a non issue. Take Columbus day off the Calendar.

Sounds good to me.

How about Yom Kippur? Do they get that off as well? Hannuka?

Here in Florida, in order to make room for kids to have MLK day off, schools are open for Veterans Day

New York City schools have closed for Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashonnah for decades.

Do you believe this guy? If Christmas break has to be referred to as "winter holiday," then this decision has got to be blatantly unconstitutional

Mayor De Blasio NYC Public Schools Add Muslim Holidays To Calendar CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York City public schools have added two Muslim holidays to the school calendar, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina announced Wednesday.

Schools will now close for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, making New York City the largest school district in the nation to recognize the two holidays on the official school calendar.

“We are committed to having a school calendar that reflects and honors the extraordinary diversity of our students,” said Farina.​

Christmas break doesn't "have" to be called "Winter Break".

Winter Break is called as such because Christmas isn't the only holiday being celebrated during that week.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Mayor De Blasio NYC Public Schools Add Muslim Holidays To Calendar CBS New York

De Blasio Announces Addition Of Muslim Holidays To NYC Public Schools Calendar

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York City public schools have added two Muslim holidays to the school calendar, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina announced Wednesday.

Schools will now close for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, making New York City the largest school district in the nation to recognize the two holidays on the official school calendar.

“We are committed to having a school calendar that reflects and honors the extraordinary diversity of our students,” said Farina.

De Blasio said the change means that Muslim families won’t be forced to choose between observing the holidays and sending their kids to school.

“They want to celebrate their holiday but they also want to go to school, they love school. So now they don’t have to make that choice and this is why this is so amazing,” mother of three Linda Sarsour told WCBS 880’s Peter Haskell.

The announcement was made at PS/IS 30 in Brooklyn, where officials said 36 percent of students were absent the last time Eid al-Adha fell on a school day.

“We’re here today to make good on a promise to our Muslim brothers and sisters that a holiday of supreme importance to the Muslim community will be recognized in our school calendar so that children can honor the holiday without missing school,” the mayor said.

“I want to thank Mayor de Blasio for adding Eid-al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr to the public school holiday calendar,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. “Islam is one of the largest religions in the world, and the Muslim community is thriving not just in The Bronx but throughout the city of New York. This decision allows our city’s Muslim community to fully practice their faith without it interfering with their school attendance and education. As I have said in the past, by recognizing these two important holidays, we show that not only are we welcoming to everyone’s religious beliefs but that we respect everyone’s Constitutional right to freedom of religion.”

Eid al-Adha will be observed for the first time on Sept. 24. Eid-al-Fitr, which falls over the summer, will be designated a holiday for those attending summer school.



AAnnnnnnnd Go!

Islam is a cult of satan worshipers therefore not covered by freedom of religion. Libtards kissing the ass of stupidity again.

That's not true of course but -

Is anyone surprised that anti-America AmericanFirst believes that satanism should not get the same First Amendment protection as other religions?

Me neither.

So, what religions should get consideration and protection under the law?