Prayers in public meetings are expressions by those who offer them. Expressions of belief are what America is all about. Just because the expression reflects a religious sentiment does not mean that expression should be excluded.
Some suggest public prayer in meetings forces those prayers on the public. I do not see it that way. Just as you might disagree with what is said in the meeting after the prayer, you can disagree with what is said in the prayer. But, that does not mean you should be able to muzzle the prayer-giver.
So, I do agree with the Supreme Court decision today. I do laud Greece v. Galloway. Not only does it affirm the freedom of having religion, but it affirms freedom of speech.
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