Seasonal Banner

WIN MN Logo
the Witches' Informational Network

Archived Page


----------
[Who We Are]
[What We Do]
[Upcoming Events]
[Witches in the News]
[Local Pagan Contacts]
[Local Witches Speak Out]
[the Wheel of the Year]
[Suggested Reading]
[Online Book of Shadows]
[Discussion Board]
[Links to Other Pagan Sites]
[Archive]

[Archive]Originally posted in "Witches in the News".


A Floral Horizontal Rule

"Representative Martin Sabo writes to Local Witch"
In opposition to Bob Barr's call for an end to Wiccan practice on Military Bases
(Letter by Martin Sabo; emailed to Margaret Eastman on July 5, 1999)
 


"Dear Ms. Eastman:

Thank you for contacting me to share your views about the Wiccan religion. In particular, a number of Minnesotans have expressed concern about the comments made by a Member of Congress related to the practice of Wicca on military bases.

The Department of Defense (DOD) has informed my staff that military policy permits the free practice of religion on military bases - as long as that practice does not involve proselytizing or interfere with military order and discipline. This seems like a reasonable policy to me that is in keeping with the American tradition of religious liberty.

I appreciate hearing from you on this issue, and hope that you will continue to keep in touch.

Sincerely,
Martin Olav Sabo
Member of Congress"



If you want to share your thanks with Martin Sabo for his stance on this issue, you can write to his office at: martin.sabo@mail.house.gov. Remember, half of any battle is letting the good guys know that they are doing a good job!