Posted on 06/27/2005 7:31:57 AM PDT by ElkGroveDan
(06-27) 07:19 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) --
A split Supreme Court struck down Ten Commandments displays in courthouses Monday, ruling that two exhibits in Kentucky cross the line between separation of church and state because they promote a religious message.
The 5-4 decision was the first of two seeking to mediate the bitter culture war over religion's place in public life. In it, the court declined to prohibit all displays in court buildings or on government property. Justices left legal wiggle room, saying that some displays — like their own courtroom frieze — would be permissible if they're portrayed neutrally in order to honor the nation's legal history.
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When will crews begin removing it from the SCOTUS?????
Seems like a pretty obvious result, given prior decisions by this Court.
SCOTUS will be the main reason for the upcoming resurgence of the militia movement.
Thou shalt bow down thyself to us, and serve us.
Thou shalt not take the name of the Supreme Court in vain:
for we will not hold him guiltless that taketh our name in
vain.
Allah is pleased...
meanwhile, terrorists at Gitmo are given free hate-guides, i mean, Korans...
So he exists?
In what sense does the SC honor our legal history? Take the frieze down.
How many in the majority?
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
Their own 10 Commandments and renditions of Moses over at the SCOTUS must not count.
Oh, God.
The modern version of Baal worship..
The justices left themselves legal wiggle room on this issue, however, saying that some displays — like their own courtroom frieze — would be permissible if they're portrayed neutrally in order to honor the nation's legal history. But framed copies in two Kentucky courthouses went too far in endorsing religion, the court held.
Can anyone find photos of the Kentucky displays? I'm still looking...
...Tom Cruse comes to mind. Couldn't be any worse than some of those already seated, and I have to admit, he does look his best in black.
I think you're right. We had a very active militia here in Missouri back in 1994, but once Bush got in, interest seemed to wane and we had few active members. They used to say that Clinton was the father of the modern militia movement, but once he was gone it went away for the most part.
Carolyn
What goes up in it's place? The Book of the Koran?!
It was 5-4, so not a real precedent setter. I believe it was the same 5 who were for expansion of eminent domain.
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