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YankeyMCC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 02:57 PM
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NYT Series "In God's Name"
Anyone here reading this series:

http://www.nytimes.com/ref/business/churchstate.html

Part 1: Favors for the Faithful

Religion Trumps Regulation as Legal Exemptions Grow
By DIANA B. HENRIQUES
From day care centers to nursing homes, rules don’t apply to faith groups.

Part 2: Limiting Workers' Rights

Where Faith Abides, Employees Have Few Rights
By DIANA B. HENRIQUES
For years, U.S. judges have used the separation of church and state to shield religious employers of all faiths from labor laws and most employee lawsuits.

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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-09-06 03:02 PM
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1. Yes!
Yesterday's installment was absolutely fascinating and utterly chilling. Every DUer should read this series. It's of vital importance.
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NMMNG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-10-06 01:47 AM
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2. I already knew their rights were limited
But I didn't know they were screwed that badly. :scared:
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