Religious observance
As long as RO remains, every child enrolled in Scottish state education will be at risk of religious indoctrination and every parent will be held at the mercy of the personal beliefs of the headteacher.
This situation is not compatible with what citizens in a modern democracy should be able to expect. State education exists to serve us all, fairly and with respect, without delivering favour or disadvantage to any particular group. Consequently, it needs to be neutral. Unless RO is removed, we can expect to see the events at Kirktonholme Primary repeated in other schools throughout Scotland. Respect the child – remove RO.
Veronica Wikman
Malleny Avenue
Edinburgh