Last year, the army at Fort Bragg spent about $50,000 plus other perks and services that is estimated as closer to $100,000 for an evangelical Christian membership drive. Which, of course, was unconstitutional because the government is not allowed to support one religion over others. Some soldiers were forced to attend and, those who didn't go were punished.
That was wrong in and of itself. However, when the MAAF [Military Association of Atheists and Free-thinkers] contacted them, they were told that they could stage their event and get the same support that the Christians got.
After working for... 5 months organizing the event--time, effort, money--the military has withdrawn it's support. Which means the event is canceled.
This is appalling. If they do for one, they must do for all. There are plenty of non-religious soldiers and their families and in the local community who would have welcomed this event. Although this doesn't come as a surprise to me as I already know how non-religious people are treated in this country, it still really pisses me off. I hope they take continue to pursue this matter even if it ends up in court.
I can't understand why some people think their beliefs deserve special privileges. All most non-believers want is to have the same rights and respect for their beliefs. Equal treatment. Follow the Constitution.
Anyone who believes in the Constitution and the liberty and values upon which this country was founded will be appalled by this discriminatory miscarriage of justice.
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
KEEP GOVERNMENT OUT OF RELIGION AND RELIGION OUT OF GOVERNMENT!
http://rockbeyondbelief.com/2011/03/04/last-minute-crippling-restrictions-forced-us-to-cancel/
http://rockbeyondbelief.com/2011/01/27/army-spiritual-fitness-concert-cost-100k-foia-docs-released/
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