Should we change out national motto? (Obama, Jesus, school, elections)
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And that's why they opened their convention with a prayer?
I believe he is referring to the people saying the prayers, not the prayer itself. I'm getting the sense that gays, and minorities tarnished it a bit. Am I close there bud?
Interesting story about the motto--4 years ago a new Wash. DC Capitol Visitor's center was built at a cost of over $600 million (over $500 million over budget). Among the amenities was the national motto carved in marble--except that they got the motto wrong, and it had to be plastered over. They thought the motto was 'E Pluribus Unum.' I don't know whether it was ever replaced with a marble piece with the correct motto.
Actually "In God We Trust" was added in the 50s to scare godless Commies. If it were to be removed, it would only be ending about 60 years of history. I assume you knew that.
I wouldn't fight either way. If it keeps the religious people happy and quiet I'm all for keeping it. If they keep annoying me then dump it. That's how I deal with everything.
What are you asking?
It sounds like you just gave a warning but didn't ask anything. Do you have a question?
Should we change our countries motto? In God We Trust isn't our motto, it's freedom. We stand for FREEDOM, NOT GOD. We fight for freedom, we vote for freedom, not GOD. What's your point?
The question was posed in the title of the thread: Should we change our national motto? Can you read?
Actually "In God We Trust" was added in the 50s to scare godless Commies. If it were to be removed, it would only be ending about 60 years of history. I assume you knew that.
And how long has it been on our coins? Since 1864. You folks better do some research before shooting the messenger! PS. How many times was God mentioned in our Declaration of Independence.
Last edited by rikoshaprl; 09-05-2012 at 06:39 AM..
And how long has it been on out coins? Since 1864. You folks better do some research before shooting the messenger!
Very true, it also wasn't an official motto until 1956 and began appearing on paper money in 1957. So yes, technically it would be erasing 60 years of history if it is removed from our paper money and no longer treated as our official motto.
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