Fair enough. In ruling on Polygamy, Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. (8 Otto.) 145 (1878), the Supreme Court famously noted that you can BELIEVE whatever you want, but you cannot DO whatever you want, or else (nearly a quote; read it) we would be forced to allow human sacrifice as a religious freedom.

The Army has a shave-a-day rule for several reasons including hygiene. Should Muslims, Sikhs, and Jews be exempt. I worked with a man - nice guy - who was a Seventh Day Adventist. Like an observant Jew, getting him to work late on a Friday night in the winter was out of the question.

Where do you draw the line?

I believe that in a truly secular state, religion beyond a metaphysical question mark would be suspect; and teaching active religion to your children would be probable cause for the government to protect their rights against your abuse.

Here in the USA, we have a law - The Hatch Act - which prohibits federal employees from political campaigning on in the job, including the wearing of campaign buttons. That is not a limit on freedom of speech or press.

Just sayin'... Quebec can be a silly place and government can be problematic, but the question has merit.

Oh. *Big grin* I thought the article was about why they give laws such long titles. :)