June 19, 1999
Source: The Atlanta Journal and Constitution
On June 19, 1999, an article in The Atlanta Journal and Constitution stated that " Readers responding to last week's ethics question overwhelmingly voiced their belief that Wiccans have the constitutional right to practice their religion --- even on military installations. 'I support the right of people of all religious backgrounds and faiths to practice as their beliefs and hearts require,' Teresa Downing commented. 'Religious freedom is one of the cornerstones of our country.' ... 'People of other religions who are in the military have the freedom to practice as they choose. It should not be any different for someone who is pagan or Wiccan.' April E. Conner, e-mail "