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The Pflugervil­le School Board last week upheld the district administra­tion’s decision to offer insurance benefits to domestic partners starting Jan. 1. The decision makes Pflugervil­le the first school district in Texas to offer such benefits.

Kevin Murphey: Separation of church and state? What two people do in their house is none of my, or anyone else’s business; bring it outside and public and it impacts everyone’s life.

Brent Douglas: Good job Pflugervil­le! It’s time to move this state forward!

Misty Anderson: Didn’t think Pflugervil­le would be the first. Surprised, but very proud of them, too! Come on Austin ... !

Ceja Stone cold Fox Kratos Ray: Way to go! Now if Austin follows others will also ... We are the capital! Come on Texas. Show them we are leaders of freedom!

Brady Bragg: Now, Attorney General Greg Abbott, stay out of our community’s business. There’s nothing unconstitu­tional about health care benefits for citizens.

Sara Hall Stubbs: I thought Christ commanded his followers to “love the least of these” and to “do unto others.” Why does it seem that the Christians with the most religious conviction­s spew the most hatred? Congratula­tions, Pflugervil­le, for being Christlike!

Candy Clark Reed: Glad for this decision Pflugervil­le!

Karen Hoover: The rest of them should follow suit. … Pflugervil­le is leading by example. Get involved in the discussion about the day’s news on

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