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Law would put 'In God We Trust' in schools
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 08:07:35 -0400
Law would put 'In God We Trust' in schools Thursday, April 07, 2005 By Bill Toland, Post-Gazette Harrisburg Bureau HARRISBURG -- The national statement of faith, "In God We Trust," has been appearing on coins since 1864, and has been the country's motto since 1956. But should it be appearing in each of Pennsylvania's tens of thousands of public classrooms?       On the Internet House Bill No. 1012 The national "In God We Trust" campaign       A proposed law, now awaiting action in the state House, would require the motto to appear in every public school classroom, auditorium and cafeteria in Pennsylvania. If it gains steam, the "National Motto Display Act," as it's being called, is likely to begin a battle pitting familiar foes -- proponents say it's an historical motto that harmlessly brings a little bit of God into schools, while opponents say it's a possible breach of the church-state snip <http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05097/484170.stm> ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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