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Thursday, December 23, 2004

Civil Liberties?

Why is it that certain individuals seem to interpret "seperation of Church and State" as "the State must be anti-Christian"? Take a look at Richard Blank's statements and actions here. The Polk County Commission voted to allow displays by any and all organizations (religious or not) on the lawn accross the street from the courthouse. The only condition is that they write a simple letter requesting permission. No fees. No stipulations on the content. Nothing. Yet here Blank is threatening a federal suit to remove only the manger scene. He's not concerned about the Zoroastrianism display. Not concerned that he and everyone else is allowed to put up displays promoting any other ideologies. He just wants the Christian one removed. Now, that's not enforcing "seperation of Church and State" (which, btw, was never intended by the Founding Fathers nor implemented in the Consitution--if you don't believe me, actually read the 1st Amendment sometime). Blank is nothing more than an anti-Christian bigot trying to use our legal system to beat down Christians. If the guy was complaining about all the displays, and wanted all of them removed, then I could believe he truly was seeking seperation of Church and State (even though he'd be misguided). But he's not . . . he's singling out the Christian one, and that's it.

Strange how some people go around crying "you're violating my rights!" while trying to take away and trample on the rights of others.

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