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Moore lost an appeal July 1 at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld Thompson's earlier ruling that the monument, due to its placement in the rotunda of the Judicial Building, was a violation of the establishment clause of the Constitution's First Amendment. The original suit was brought by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Another group that filed suit against Moore, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, contends the judge set up the confrontation with the federal courts to advance his political agenda.

Thompson wrote in his order that Moore, "for seemingly 'extra-judicial' reasons known only to him, intentionally created the scenario from which he now contends ... he should be extricated ... . The court will not be a party to any extra-judicial machinations of the Chief Justice."

Sad that some Freepers actually find themselves in agreement with these communist activists.

[gitmogrunt]

Since when did asking a question, become equivalent with being in agreement with communists?