[A Broken Glass Republican]

The issue is simple...

That HUGE 10 Commandments display was over the line and was put there just to pick a fight (Which might not be a bad idea). If it had simply been a plaque or something more appropriate, there wouldn't have been any problems (not from anyone who's to be taken seriously, anyway).

I'm not surprised by anything that has taken place. Not surprised by the Extemeists on either side. It's what they do.

[jwalsh07]

That HUGE 10 Commandments display was over the line and was put there just to pick a fight (Which might not be a bad idea). If it had simply been a plaque or something more appropriate, there wouldn't have been any problems (not from anyone who's to be taken seriously, anyway).

Brilliant analysis. If the monument makes it to Better Homes and Gardens it's constitutional, if it doesn't it's unconstitutional.

Actually your argument has more merit than Presidents making laws becasue it at least has some input from the citizens who read Better Homes and Gardens.

[quidnunc]

A Broken Glass Republican wrote: The issue is simple... That HUGE 10 Commandments display was over the line and was put there just to pick a fight

Just so!

And what it might well do is poison the well for future battles over harmless — even beneficial — things such as Nativity scenes, angels and other mild quasi-Christian expressions in Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving celebrations and decorations.

Roy's rock was simply a bridge too far.