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Let's see if this has any legs!
- Thread starter WoodCore
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Yeah, not really the same at all. It was pretty bad that last year we had racial tension and people upset about same sex marriage and LGBT rights....and these guys in Federal Court claiming that their "civil rights" were violated because they could not do a specific activity at a private business that leases land from the US Forest Service, and has been since 1938. I know it is a very personal issue for folks, but really, it is a choice as to if you ski or snowboard and it really smacks of "first world problems" to be filing a federal case over it when people's civil rights ARE being violated.
steamboat1
New member
No rational human being could disagree with this.
skiNEwhere
Active member
You could argue that people who were persecuted over their religious beliefs could have chosen a different religion.
An extreme example, yes, but it's not that cut and dry
Religious beliefs are protected by the U.S. Constitution; a choice of recreation is not.
Cannonball
New member
I am a devout snowboarder.
Got a meeting this morning at the firm that represented the pro-snowboard side and just lost. Think they will let me in?
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Cannonball
New member
Did you go there to pitch them on your idea that if Snowboarding were considered a religion they would have a constitutional case? I think it's a brilliant idea and you just may be the one who finally changes the face Alta.
jimmywilson69
Well-known member
I think you should've been a little more forward and wore your Alta Tie!
Yes but I had a hearing today so that would not work too well. Subtle is better!
BenedictGomez
Well-known member
Don't laugh. The way this nation and it's wacky legal system are going, it wouldn't shock me if someone tries.
In Massachusetts, the DMV cannot prevent adherents of some satirical religion from wearing pots on their heads in license photos:
http://www.people.com/article/pastafarian-wins-right-wear-colander-dmv-photo
SIKSKIER
New member
BenedictGomez
Well-known member
In Massachusetts, that doesn't surprise me.
Cannonball
New member
Seems as legit as any other make-believe reason somebody has to dress a certain way.
Edd
Well-known member
It certainly does.
Well hopefully in a few short weeks the appeal period will pass and this can be put to bed.
Cannonball
New member
If only there was another way to finally put this to bed. Hmmm....
BenedictGomez
Well-known member
Banning snowboards nationwide? That's a bit draconian.
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