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and it makes me a little sad.
...a recent national survey asked administrators and students about the First Amendment. Only 21 percent of administrators and 30 percent of students knew that the First Amendment guarantees religious freedom. Only six percent of administrators and two percent of students knew that religious freedom is the first freedom mentioned in the First Amendment. Only 41 percent of administrators and 32 percent of students believe that religious people should be permitted to advocate their views by whatever legal means available. On the other hand, 74 percent of students and 87 percent of administrators think it "essential" that people be able to express their beliefs unless—and then come a host of qualifications, all amounting to the condition that their beliefs not "offend others."
Because it wouldn't do to allow someone to be offended, now would it?
Thanks to Stephen for the tip.
Posted by Casper at March 25, 2004 01:24 PM