Go VOTE on Aug. 7th!

Yup, it's almost time to go to those voting polls. And yes, there's more than just the primaries to vote on. For Missouri, there is something on the ballot that makes it a much more pressing priority. It's a Constitutional amendment:

Official Ballot Title
Constitutional Amendment 2

[Proposed by the 96th General Assembly (First Regular Session) HJR 2]

Official Ballot Title:

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to ensure:

• That the right of Missouri citizens to express their religious beliefs shall not be infringed;
• That school children have the right to pray and acknowledge God voluntarily in their schools; and
• That all public schools shall display the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.

It is estimated this proposal will result in little or no costs or savings for state and local governmental entities.

Fair Ballot Language:

A "yes" vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to provide that neither the state nor political subdivisions shall establish any official religion. The amendment further provides that a citizen's right to express their religious beliefs regardless of their religion shall not be infringed and that the right to worship includes prayer in private or public settings, on government premises, on public property, and in all public schools. The amendment also requires public schools to display the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.
A "no" vote will not change the current constitutional provisions protecting freedom of religion.
If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.

For more information, visit here: http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/2012ballot/