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AtlanticCitySlave · 07-16-2002, 10:27 AM

I was driving by a school the other day (a high school) and the sign they have out front (posting sporting events and all of that stuff) said "In God We Trust". Are they legally allowed to post that?

Corey Hammer · 07-16-2002, 12:16 PM

Sadly, yes. It is the national motto and its constitutionality (Note: It is not) has not been ruled on.

Buffman · 07-16-2002, 01:00 PM

You could always suggest that "UNITED WE STAND" would be far more appropriate for a "public" school motto.

AtlanticCitySlave · 07-16-2002, 01:36 PM

Thanks!

Krieger · 07-16-2002, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by Buffman:
<strong>You could always suggest that "UNITED WE STAND" would be far more appropriate for a "public" school motto.</strong>

No, the motto has to recognize the Judeo-Christian "God" or else it is anti-American!

Well, that is what the reactionaries would say, and they control the government.

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AtlanticCitySlave Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 251	Public School Sign I was driving by a school the other day (a high school) and the sign they have out front (posting sporting events and all of that stuff) said "In God We Trust". Are they legally allowed to post that?

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07-16-2002, 12:16 PM	#2
Corey Hammer Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 368	Sadly, yes. It is the national motto and its constitutionality (Note: It is not) has not been ruled on.

07-16-2002, 01:00 PM	#3
Buffman Beloved Deceased Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: central Florida Posts: 3,546	You could always suggest that "UNITED WE STAND" would be far more appropriate for a "public" school motto.

07-16-2002, 01:36 PM	#4
AtlanticCitySlave Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 251	Thanks!

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