Quote Originally Posted by Don Corleone
But we do make allowments for other cultural amenities. So long as nobody is being required to use the foot washer, it's up to the board of trustees of the local college (and whichever group in the Minnessota legislature that appropriates their budget) as to whether they want to blow cash on this or not. Personally, I'd like to wash my feet periodically.

A strict adherence to the dominant culture may seem like one way to stem balkanization, but in my mind, it actually does the opposite. Making allowances for somebody's religious beliefs where it does not impugn the rights of others should always be viewed as a positive undertaking.
Wow not bad for a New Hampshire guy

I agree with Don here, if the college chooses to fund it on thier own I dont see any problem with that. Arent colleges institutions that are supposed to attempt to address the needs of its students?

If the money dosent infringe on other groups then I'm for it. However the cynical side of me has raised a flag and as Martok points out
Seriously, where should the line be drawn? What's the difference between simply trying to acommodate & embrace different cultures, and actually bending over backwards for them?
Right now I would lean on the side of accomedation, with an eye for watching future accomedations.