NO FREE SPEECH if you’re talking to God on public property.
Urena began praying out loud on school property in February, but was told in July by Principal Gene Connolly that she would no longer be allowed to do so this school year. Throughout the end of summer, national pro- and anti-religious organizations weighed in on the issue, and Urena sought legal representation to maintain her right to pray. Last week, Urena returned to campus but has been praying silently, and she said Connolly has been very friendly since she has been back.
Superintendent Chris Rath said Monday that the district hasn’t made a definitive decision about whether or not Urena can continue praying on campus, but that administrators will evaluate her actions on a daily basis.
Maybe it’ll be okay if she prays to Michael Jackson.