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 519 Somerville Ave #288

Somerville, MA 02143www.thesatanictemple.org

May 25, 2014

Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested

School District Board of Education

Attn: [BOARD MEMBERS]

Dear School Board:

I am a member of The Satanic Temple, a religious organization whose adherents

believe one’s body is inviolable and thus subject to one’s own will alone. It is our religious

belief that you do not have the right or authority to inflict pain or psychological abuse of

any kind on any individual who attends your schools. This includes, without limitation, the

use of corporal punishment, the imposing of physical restraints, restricting bathroom

access, and the use of isolation rooms or other means of solitary confinement.

I am writing to advise you that we take our beliefs seriously. We are prepared to

take legal action if they are violated, including, without limitation, filing civil suit pursuant

to 42 U.S.C. §1983 against anyone associated with your school district who inflicts

punishments of the aforementioned kind on any individual who attends your school.

The Satanic Temple has been advised that [STUDENT] share our religious belief. I

am writing to request that you notify the principal, teachers, and other staff who have

contact with this student about these religious beliefs and direct them not to willfully inflict

any kind of physical or psychological harm for any reason. Please confirm whether you will

comply with this request. Your cooperation would be appreciated.

Very truly yours,

Malcolm Jarry

CC: [STUDENT]