Opinion ID: 1741615
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 1

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Text: I write specially to state why I believe there is a justiciable controversy and why I would overturn the trial court's order on the merits, thereby settling the matter and foreclosing the possibility that a similar action will be filed with the same parties, or different parties, possibly in a different forum. [9] First, I will show why I believe the authority relied on by the majority is inapposite to this case. Second, I will explain why I believe that there is a justiciable controversy involving each of the parties except the Chief Justice, and, therefore, that those parties are entitled to a judgment on the issues submitted to this Court. [10] Finally, I will state what I believe that judgment should be. In making this recommendation, I will apply what I believe to be the law of the land, based on my review of court decisions, law review articles, and biographies of Thomas Jefferson. I have studied each of those materials in an effort to better understand current First Amendment jurisprudence and the so-called wall of separation doctrine. [11]