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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> The virtues project wants
secular backing, that's why they approached the city. virtue, like the
flag and patriotism, has been usurped by the fundamentalist christian far right,
aka republican party. it is good to see a group promote the concept that
virtues are desirable, and have that group wish to place a secular mantle
on their work.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Why not give the program a year
to show they are not proselytizing on the public dime.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> The city committed more than a
million bucks to </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Alturus II, how about $7,500 to Altruism
101?</FONT></DIV>
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