Valedictorian Elizabeth Turner of Hillsdale High School went by the book in getting her speech approved, only for it to be refused by her school district because expressing her personal
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Religion is an important part of Elizabeth Turner s life and she feels that it s important to give some credit to Jesus Christ as she addresses other graduating seniors. But the Hillsdale High School senior has been told that she needs to keep quiet about her religious beliefs during her valedictorian speech.
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With representation from an organization known as First Liberty, Turner has filed a complaint against the school, claiming that they re violating federal law which allows private religious speech at school events. First Liberty contends that Turner s address constitutes private and legally protected speech even though it would be delivered in a public forum.
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Last week, as a wave of anti-Semitism swept the country, a debate broke out among American Jews about the fear gripping their communities. The debate got really lively when Aaron Keyak, the Jewish Engagement Director for Joe Bidenâs presidential campaign, tweeted:
âIt pains me to say this, but if you fear for your life or physical safety take off your kippah and hide your [Star of David].â
Keyak should be banned from speaking to any Jewish audience!
This is the United States of America in 2021. Not 1930s Germany. No Jew in America should ever feel they must hide their Jewish identity.