Minutes of the DLS: April 17, 2003

Well folks, it’s my last meeting as your secretary. I’d like to tell you how much fun it’s been, but I don’t have enough time to really describe Bobby with his pants off. Bobby, David, it’s been a lot of fun serving on the bench with you guys. Here’s to having more fun in the future, and David, I really hope that rash of yours clears up real soon.

Anyways, we had one first time guest and Mr. Gattis, who’s been here several times. Ms. Kravig was also present.

Ms. Webb rose so she could talk about farewells. Next week, folks. One last meeting before summer!

Mr. Addison delivered the finance committee report, which was passed.

Ms. Webb rose again and presented:

BIR The word God does not belong in any official state or national statement. Res sub Mary Louise Webb

Mr. Addison rose and said that 70% of Americans believe in some kind of a higher being, so if they want In God We Trust on things, it should be there

Mr. Kennedy said that In God We Trust may very well be constitutional, but is it right? He said no

Mr. Moulds said that throughout our history, God has been interwoven in our government

Mr. Bogue said that if Japan were to become a part of the United States, their religious rights would be protected. Religion is supposed to be protected from the state.

Ms. Skrmetti said that in our secular govt, "God" is offensive and oppressive

Ms. Rodenburg said that we can’t interpret the constitution in terms of the founding fathers.

Ms. Aaron said that our govt has always been a radical govt and that God was used to reassure people.

Mr. Mathes said that we’ve got a post-modernist view on the situation and that since he’s never seen a star, we should remove the stars on the American flag

Mr. Lewis said that it is up to the state to protect people. States can have religions. He also addressed the idea that people are prejudiced against Evangelical Christians

Ms. Hines said that we live in a diverse country and that by having In God We Trust on things makes it a staple.

Mr. Grosse agrees with Todd and he wonders how do the words In God We Trust oppress people.

I said that since people are offended by having In God….on things, we should take it off and see what happens. We are, after all, an experimental govt

Ms. D’Andrea ask who is "we" and she said that our country is about Democracy, not God

Mr. Theiss said that the resolution is a violation of First Amendment rights because people can still say In God We Trust

Mr. Pitts said the resolution is well worded and that having God does more harm than good. The administration is just trying to push Christianity

Mr. Boggs called the question and the resolution passed 12-9 with members and failed 0-2 among guests.

Mr. Kennedy presented a constitutional amendment calling for the formation of a Media Committee to deal with the webpage, etc.

Ms. Webb presented

BIR: The RDA of nutrition should be enforced as law. Res sub Mary Webb

I spoke saying that the resolution was "conformist crap"

Mr. Cull says that it’s too much food is killing us in this country

Mr. Addison said that the federal govt is our parent and that he’s been constricted

Mr. Kennedy yelled at Ms. Webb asking who would enforce this, the food police?

Mr. Lewis gave a speech, but after reading the notes taken, I have no idea what he said. Nothing new there, folks…

Mr. Smith brought up soylent green. IT’S PEOPLE!!!!!!

Mr. Bogue said something about the ultimate fighting championship. What the heck is that anyways?

The resolution failed 3 to 14 with Mr. Vick calling the resolution Poppy cock, and Mr. Peery fearing that soon, his lungs would have to be filled with oxygen, rather than delicious cigarette smoke

Mr. Theiss presented a constitutional amendment asking for Damn Yankee to be removed as an acceptable profanity in the upper chamber.

Mr. Kennedy said that the phrase creates stereotypes

Mr. Moulds, a Damn Yankee himself, said that the phrase was a joke

Ms. Boggs said we should be able to use all words in the upper chamber

Mr. Addison apologized to Mr. Theiss for trying to repeatedly have him thrown out of the upper chamber

Mr. Lewis quoted NWA, which had a plethora of dirty dirty words. He said we should allow all profanity

Ms. Webb pointed out that there should be no exceptions because it gives the society a bad image if you hate Yankees so much that you’re breaking a rule just to insult them. She mentioned Ms Graham always puts prepositions in the correct place IN HER EVERYDAY SPEECH!!!! Scary stuff! Mr. Lewis said he was persuaded by Ms. Webb’s speech.

The amendment was tabled for later.

Ms. Webb then presented a list of everything she believes in. I could read it all, but it’s an awful lot.

Mr. Lewis pointed out that everything was contradictory. Hehe.

Mr. Miller went line by line and agreed with some parts and disagreed with others.

Ms. Winchell said that porno can be good. Hehehehe.. She got Ms. Webb to vote against the resolution by pointing out that Connie Chung is BAD, which makes CNN bad.

The resolution failed 6-15.

I just wanted to say it’s been a pleasure. I hope that the next person has even half as much fun as I have had sitting here. I’m just glad that Bobby will stop harassing myself and David.

Respectfully submitted,