Judge Sides With Cheerleaders In Bible Banner Lawsuit

Student painting Christian banners for football games

A Texas judge has ruled cheerleaders are allowed to display banners with Bible verses at football games. Initially the school district barred the practice and was sued as a result of their decision. However, a ruling by State District Judge Steven Thomas has struck down the district's rule, granting students the ability to display the banners, as it is their constitutional right.

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Judge rules for cheerleaders in Bible banner suit

8, 2013 | Updated: May 8, 2013 8:48pm - HOUSTON (AP) — A judge ruled Wednesday that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games. But the ruling might not have settled the issue of whether the banners are protected free speech, according to an attorney for the cheerleaders' school district.

State District Judge Steven Thomas determined the Kountze High School cheerleaders' banners are constitutionally permissible. In the ruling, Thomas determined that no law "prohibits cheerleaders from using religious-themed banners at school sporting events."...

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When Cheerleaders Attack

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A 16-year-old high school cheerleader, Kealy Oliver, took down a thief by tackling him at Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma. The thin and lithe acrobat, was no match for the thief who was running in her direction.

She "slammed him on the ground" and he was detained by mall security. Are they sure she doesn't play football as well, tackling people like that. She is a brave young woman to take such a risk and thankfully it worked out okay.

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Celluloid Film Review - Bring It On Again

Title: Bring It On Again

Year Of Release: 2004

Review Date: May 31, 2010

Rating: PG-13

Running Time: 90 minutes

Box Office Gross: N/A

Site Rating: 3 out of 10 stars

"Bring It On Again" is the sequel to the annoying "Bring It On" films that are back and more cruel than its predecessors. It revolves around a high school cheerleading squad's ruthless pursuit of national domination.

They operate like a new world order cult, even invoking the name of one time, real live cheerleader, former President, George W. Bush. It's your typical high school film and as such, it becomes non-descript and indistinct.