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NASHVILLE — Sometimes a mop sink is just a mop sink.
Building managers and legislative staffers have sought to reassure some concerned Tennessee lawmakers that recent renovations at the state Capitol did not install special facilities for Muslims to wash their feet before praying.
“I confirmed with the facility administrator for the State Capitol Complex that the floor-level sink installed in the men’s restroom outside the House Chamber is for housekeeping use,” Legislative Administration Director Connie Ridley wrote in an email. “It is, in layman’s terms, a mop sink.”
Some of them may have never used a mop before so it would appear foreign to them.
That is what happens when you raise a child who have never touched a mop, broom or shovel.
Yeah, I saw this earlier today...suspect those who originated the question haven't used one before.
ps. But of more concern in the photo the mop sink is within 36" of the breaker panel on the right. This is a violation of both the plumbing and electrical code...in a government building no less...:shock:
Yeah, I saw this earlier today...suspect those who originated the question haven't used one before.
ps. But of more concern in the photo the mop sink is within 36" of the breaker panel on the right. This is a violation of both the plumbing and electrical code...in a government building no less...:shock:
I'm confused, even if it had been a Muslim foot washing sink, what's the problem?
So your statement is that religion should be found nowhere in a state building? If so, I don't have a problem with that. I would just be curious to know how many references to God and/or Jesus can be found in the building. Perhaps none. I'd be surprised if it were none, but I'd like to know.In a state building? About the same as if they had installed a holy water receptacle or kneeling pews.
So your statement is that religion should be found nowhere in a state building? If so, I don't have a problem with that. I would just be curious to know how many references to God and/or Jesus can be found in the building. Perhaps none. I'd be surprised if it were none, but I'd like to know.
As long as you are saying religion should play no part in government, I'll concede your point.
Thought for the day - Fear makes people think stupid things.
Article is here.
Here's another thought - Inbreeding is not a good thing. :mrgreen:
In a state building? About the same as if they had installed a holy water receptacle or kneeling pews.
I find this story a little hard to swallow. There's bigotry and paranoia, and then there's mental disease.
What a bunch of bigoted dip****s.
Extreme cases of Parinoia and bigotry can blind one to reason.
A sink is not a religious device.
I have no problem with any of those things, as long as all religious items are granted equal privilege.I'm saying it would be same level of religious accommodation -- foot-washing sinks, holy water receptacles, kneeling pews . . .
You asked what the "problem" was. I guess there's none if you think state buildings should accommodate all those things.
I think religion should be treated equally under the law. But as I said, my guess is you can find the word "God" in at least one place in the capitol. If I'm wrong, so be it, it's complete conjecture on my part. But I'd be surprised if I was wrong.But if you think any of them should be forbidden or removed, then you should think all of them should be.
Not at all. What you think is entirely important as to whether I concede the point.So, what I think is irrelevant to whether or not you should "concede" the point
Then, assuming the lawmakers agree to the same mindset we both have, point conceded.But to answer the question, I think none of those things should be present in a state building.
The only reason it exists is for a religious practice, so indeed, it is.
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