[Colonel Kangaroo]

Some cities have raised the issue that posting the motto could be a conflict between the Constitutional separation of church and state.

The First Amendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof". I do not see where the First Amendment mentions the Seal Beach City Council. The Constitution works when we stick to what it says and do not make up thinks it does not say. I'm beginning to wonder if most Americans, especially on the left, have ever read the Constitution. Ignorance is rampant.

[saintgermaine]

If the Anointed ones Government doesn’t see a conflict of interest taking over a business, I can’t see any problem by displaying “In God we trust” Better to trust in God than in our government which seems to be hell bent on sending us down in to the abyss of socialism initiated and perpetuated by ignorant voters.

[Yaelle]

Seal Beach is the coolest city in the world. 1/3 Navy, 1/3 elderly, and 1/3 residential - families, singles, etc.

[jimt]

Remember folks, that was added to money in the 1950s as an expression of piety by a cynical congress. Which is about the same time "under God" was added to the pledge of allegiance - by the sae folks, and for the same reason - good politcs.

The Constitution is meant to protect freedom of religion, including freedom FROM religion should that be the citizen's choice.

In Notes on Virginia (1782), Thomas Jefferson said:

The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.

City councils have spent money on much worse, though, for absolute sure, so I wouldn't complain too loudly.