Posted by
Billy on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:56:07 PM
A German couple who fled to Tennessee so they could home school their children
has been granted political asylum by an immigration judge in Memphis. (See earlier
story)
The decision clears the way for Uwe Romeike his wife and five
children to stay in Morristown, Tennessee, where they have been living since
2008.
German law requires children to attend public or private schools, and
parents can face fines or prison time if they don't comply. Romeike, an
evangelical Christian, said he believes Germany's curriculum is "against
Christian values."
(It is time to be able to report some good news. How sad that good people who want to do what is best for their children got in trouble just for wanting to educate their children at home. Read more on this issue Political asylum for home schoolers.)