When First Amendment Rights Collide
By Karen Monsen
“Merry Christmas!” “Happy Hanukkah!”
These are the words that, if spoken in a school setting, some say will spark litigation. They certainly sparked the Texas Legislature to take action. During the 2013 legislative session, Governor
Rick Perry signed the Merry Christmas Bill into law, permitting teachers to use traditional holiday phrases and symbols in school without incurring liability. “It’s a shame that a bill like this...
