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manhattan · 01-28-2002, 10:21 AM

Anunnaki, are you thinking about <a href="http://www.wheresgeorge.com" target="_blank">Where's George?</a>

Anunnaki · 01-28-2002, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by manhattan:
Anunnaki, are you thinking about <a href="http://www.wheresgeorge.com" target="_blank">Where's George?</a>

Thats the site. Thanks!

Allkholollick · 01-28-2002, 02:39 PM

Thanks to all. It didn't occur to me to cross out the IGWT crap on my paper money. The bill tracking website is cool too.

Slayer Moon · 01-30-2002, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by Draygomb:
Having recieved several bills that had the word God blackened out of the phrase in god we trust, I've decided to encourage other Atheists to do likewise. It not only protests the blatant violation of seperation of church and state but also lets other atheists know they are not alone.

Maybe you got some of mine! I blacken out the entire "In Enslaver We Trust" with a ball-point pen. I have a 2-dollar bill in my possession, and a spot of black ink looks much better than that sanctimonious "motto" beneath the Declaration of Independence scene.

Draygomb · 01-31-2002, 06:42 AM

I think blacking out just the word god makes the point much clearer, otherwise they may think you don't like having a motto at all. Remember the assumption will be that you believe in god so that couldn't be the problem.

Amazon · 01-31-2002, 12:42 PM

I bought a do-it-yourself stamp and made my own message that I stamp on every bill that goes in and out of my wallet. So, if you see:

"GET GOD OFF MONEY!
IT VIOLATES SEPARATION
OF STATE AND CHURCH!"

on a bill, it has passed through my hands. I have yet to receive one that has had any correction on it at all. I particularly like to stamp and spend small bills, since I know the coffee shop and the smaller shops will turn them around immediately.

Keep correcting that currency!!

cheetah · 02-06-2002, 07:43 AM

Great idea! I had never heard of it, but now all 12 bills in my wallet have a nice black mark through the word God!

One question, though, and I hope I don't sound too Prudence McPrudey, but this is illegal, right? So, I shouldn't for instance, go about showing everyone and discussing it? I think there is some law against vandalizing currency, so if questioned, would I want to feign ignorance?

PopeInTheWoods · 02-06-2002, 08:30 AM

Good question, cheetah. I've seen lots of stuff written on money before. Profanity, phone numbers, "Jesus Saves", counting amounts, and so on. I doubt removing IGWT is any more illegal that those cases, and I've never heard of anyone ever being prosecuted for that. Then again I'm not a lawyer.

Andy

4th Generation Atheist · 02-06-2002, 10:54 AM

You know, if enough bills get corrected, there's bound to be some sort of government "crackdown".

Wanna try?

Undercurrent · 02-06-2002, 12:02 PM

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Originally posted by 4th Generation Atheist:
You know, if enough bills get corrected, there's bound to be some sort of government "crackdown".

Wanna try?

Has anyone done any sort of computation as to the rate of IGWT-blackening required to keep a significant number of bills blackened?

I wonder if the bank would let you withdrawl $200 in ones, correct them all, and then redeposit them.

m.

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01-28-2002, 10:21 AM	#11
manhattan Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New York, NY, USA Posts: 400	Anunnaki, are you thinking about <a href="http://www.wheresgeorge.com" target="_blank">Where's George?</a>

01-28-2002, 02:39 PM	#13
Allkholollick Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 151	Thanks to all. It didn't occur to me to cross out the IGWT crap on my paper money. The bill tracking website is cool too.

01-31-2002, 06:42 AM	#15
Draygomb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Harrisburg, Pa Posts: 3,251	I think blacking out just the word god makes the point much clearer, otherwise they may think you don't like having a motto at all. Remember the assumption will be that you believe in god so that couldn't be the problem.

01-31-2002, 12:42 PM	#16
Amazon Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chicago area Posts: 210	I bought a do-it-yourself stamp and made my own message that I stamp on every bill that goes in and out of my wallet. So, if you see: "GET GOD OFF MONEY! IT VIOLATES SEPARATION OF STATE AND CHURCH!" on a bill, it has passed through my hands. I have yet to receive one that has had any correction on it at all. I particularly like to stamp and spend small bills, since I know the coffee shop and the smaller shops will turn them around immediately. Keep correcting that currency!!

02-06-2002, 07:43 AM	#17
cheetah Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,118	Great idea! I had never heard of it, but now all 12 bills in my wallet have a nice black mark through the word God! One question, though, and I hope I don't sound too Prudence McPrudey, but this is illegal, right? So, I shouldn't for instance, go about showing everyone and discussing it? I think there is some law against vandalizing currency, so if questioned, would I want to feign ignorance?

02-06-2002, 08:30 AM	#18
PopeInTheWoods Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Rochester NY USA Posts: 4,318	Good question, cheetah. I've seen lots of stuff written on money before. Profanity, phone numbers, "Jesus Saves", counting amounts, and so on. I doubt removing IGWT is any more illegal that those cases, and I've never heard of anyone ever being prosecuted for that. Then again I'm not a lawyer. Andy

02-06-2002, 10:54 AM	#19
4th Generation Atheist Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tower of Ecthelion...by the Starbuck's Posts: 1,815	You know, if enough bills get corrected, there's bound to be some sort of government "crackdown". Wanna try?

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