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Reply #58: The Bible is for the voter, who also has the option of affirming, like most courts. [View All]

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msanthrope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-10-10 07:38 PM
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58. The Bible is for the voter, who also has the option of affirming, like most courts.
Edited on Wed Nov-10-10 07:52 PM by msanthrope
It's a means for oath-taking, and provided as a convenience...

Personally, I think it ought to be scrapped, and affirmations taken, or, the BOE should include a Koran, a copy of a Dawkins tome, etc....
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