Maybe Everett, you shouldn't get so excited about some program you watched on TV and if your're really concerned get off the couch and go out and see how your views are met in the community. Doubt your going to find much support for corporal punishment. As to religion in the schools I grew up in rural Illinois in the 1950's and I don't remember any reading of the Bible or prayer in school. I've raised two well adjusted and behaved daughters who are now young women. The children of a more strict upbringing are the ones who seem to act out more.