From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Daily News Voucher letter Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 23:30:47 -0500 (EST) November 15, 1998 Philadelphia Daily News PO Box 7788 Phila., PA 19101 Dear Editors: We were disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision not to rule on the constitutionality of vouchers for religious schools. Regardless of what the courts ultimately decide we hope that everyone will think twice before supporting a plan that gives tax dollars to institutions that engage in religious indoctrination, or that show favoritism to students who participate in school-sponsored religiously-oriented political activities. There are two possible dangers inherent in vouchers: using public money to finance schools over which the public has no control, or requiring religious schools to be regulated by the state. Sincerely, Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter went out on IWG letterhead listing 16 congregations and organizations and 60 clergy from 15 religious traditions. If you are in the general Philadelphia area and represent a congregation or religious organization or are clergy, let us know if you want to be added - all faiths are welcome. We will also be happy to help start similar organizations in other areas. -- Interfaith Working Group Religious organizations, congregations iwg@libertynet.org and clergy supporting gay rights, http://www.libertynet.org/iwg/ reproductive freedom, and the 215-235-3050 separation of church and state.