LAKE COUNTY, Florida - August 24, 2011 - On Monday, American Family Association asked you to take action on behalf of Florida teacher Jerry Buell, who was unconstitutionally suspended by the Lake County school administration for posting his support for traditional marriage on his Facebook page.
Directly related to your taking action, along with other Christians, sending tens of thousands of emails to the Lake County School Board, the school has immediately rescinded its suspension of Mr. Buell and he is back in his classroom today!
According to Liberty Counsel attorney Harry Mihet, the school board has acknowledged it violated Mr. Buell's First Amendment rights by suspending him.
Your willingness to become involved in speaking out on behalf of religious liberties expedited Mr. Buell's case. There is no doubt this case will have an impact on hundreds of other public schools that challenge educators’ rights to share their closely held religious views in society.
Your actions made the difference!
