Michigan Votes Forum

Introduced in the House on October 22, 2003, to establish October 28 as "Willie Horton day" in Michigan. Willie Horton is a famous Detroit Tigers baseball player

The vote was 108 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 not voting

(House Roll Call 580 at House Journal 80)

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"The legislature encourages individuals, governmental and educational institutions, and community organizations to pause on Willie Horton day and reflect upon his accomplishments."

Isn't this unconstitutional? Whoops, it's for Willie Horton, not God.

No offense to Willie Horton but at the same time we're declaring a Willie Horton day we're kicking God out of the Pledge of Allegience? Maybe it's time for everyone to thank all you fine folks for the favor but defer to Almighty God for the glory.

I note that the House removed the following language from the bill after I posted "Unconstitutional?": "The legislature encourages individuals, governmental and educational institutions, and community organizations to pause on Willie Horton day and reflect upon his accomplishments."

I also note that the House changed "Willie Horton Day" from October 28 to October 18. Does the day chosen mean anything?

By the way, isn't there a budget crisis?

Willie Horton is real. God is just a figment of your imaginations.