[rightwingintelligentsia]

It's done out of reverence, not political correctness.

The custom of substituting the word "God" with G-d in English is based on the traditional practice in Jewish law of giving God's Hebrew name a high degree of respect and reverence. When written or printed, God's Hebrew name (and many of the stand in names used to refer to God) cannot be erased or destroyed. (See below)

There is no prohibition in Jewish law against writing out or erasing the word "God" in English. However, many Jews have afforded the word "God" with the same level of respect as the Hebrew equivalents. Because of this, many Jews substitute "God with G-d so that they can erase or dispose of the writing without showing disrespect to God. Some Jews also use G!d in the same way, utilizing the exclamation point to convey their enthusiasm for Judaism and God.

[thouworm]

Gallup Reports Large Jump in Unemployment to 9.1%, Underemployment to 19.1%
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2856773/posts

Gallup: Unemployment at 9.1%, But 19% Need Jobs
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2856770/posts

[IMissPresidentReagan]

Thanks for the information!