12PM Are Public Schools the Place for Prayers?

Posted Jul 4, 2011 12:06:12 PM.

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**Mike Farwell sits in for Gary Doyle** 12:05 PM — An Ontario public school has opened its cafeteria to weekly prayer services for hundreds of Islamic students. Guest: Justin Trottier, President, Freethought Association of Canada; Canadian Secular Alliance — http://www.equalismactivism.com/?page_id=51 Question…are public schools the place for prayers? 12:30 PM — The City of Waterloo is providing financial aid to the struggling Siskins franchise Guest: Karen Scian, Ward 2 councillor — http://kscian.wordpress.com/ Question…should cities spend money on sports franchises?

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