My sister has to write a persuasive essay tonight for her 8th grade English class on the following topic. I know there are always rational opinions here at sciforums, so I'd like to hear everyone's view on this. Thanks in advance for replying!
8th Grade Language Arts
In-Class Essay
The Supreme Court of the United States has decided not to hear a case whereby Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon was legally blocked from displaying the Ten Commandments on the statehouse grounds. Lower courts had ruled that posting the Ten Commandments in a government building violated the Constitution's establishment clause that says, The government shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Essentially, that means the government must stay neutral on religion and not impose one on Americans.
Write a paragraph that either attacks or defends this decision. Support your thesis with clear, well-stated arguments.
8th Grade Language Arts
In-Class Essay
The Supreme Court of the United States has decided not to hear a case whereby Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon was legally blocked from displaying the Ten Commandments on the statehouse grounds. Lower courts had ruled that posting the Ten Commandments in a government building violated the Constitution's establishment clause that says, The government shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Essentially, that means the government must stay neutral on religion and not impose one on Americans.
Write a paragraph that either attacks or defends this decision. Support your thesis with clear, well-stated arguments.