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"A monument to the Ten Commandments should be allowed to stand in a state courthouse."
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| Total # of Responses: 642 - 2/7/04 |
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We have received feedback on this issue from people all across America. Review the graph to the left for a quick snapshot of the responses received to date, or read the responses below.
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Ivar, MA
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... A sign would be OK
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January 27,2004
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Definetly not a MONUMENT. A sign would be OK
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Ina, OR
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... As long as a monument to other faith
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January 26,2004
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As long as a monument to any other faith is accepted there as well.
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Marco, CA
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... Remember, separation of church & state.
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January 25,2004
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Although I grew up reciting the Pledge of Alligence, as an adult citizen, I do not believe religious items or artifacts have any place within a government facility.
By displaying such items, it sends a message to Muslims, Jews, atheists & others that this government sanctions one particular type of religion. That is unacceptable within our constitution. Remember, separation of church & state.
It was placed there, I believe, to prevent any government official or group from religiously influencing free thinking citizens. In fact, I believe the Bible mentions something about free will.
But this is exactly what people like Senator Santorum & George W. Bush are attempting to accomplish within the borders of this country.
Bush thinks that he can rewrite the constitution every damn time he doesn't like the issues of the day.
This administration is taking us back into time.
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Brad, KY
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... We can not force our beliefs
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January 25,2004
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Contrary to popular belief our country was founded on a separation of church and state. If you want people to read the 10 commandments hang them in your yard. That way you wont force your religion on people of other religions! We can not force our beliefs on others.
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Audrey, PA
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... America was founded on religion
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January 25,2004
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What everyone seems to forget is that America was founded on religion. People came to America to be able believe what they believe and be able to express what the believe without being prosecuted for it. And any monument that documents our history is a good thing.
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Bo, NC
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... this is essentially a political stunt
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January 25,2004
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I disagree for the usual "freedom from religion" reasons, but I also disagree on other grounds. I disagree because it is essentially putting another codification on par with, or even over, the State and Federal constitutions. A similar scenario would be if a flag with a religious symbol or theme were staffed at the same height as "Old Glory".
My gut feeling is that this is essentially a political stunt, anyway. Thank you.
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Harvey, FL
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... there won't be any room for the courthouses
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January 24,2004
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If you allow for Judaic, and Christian monuments on State Courthouse property, then surely the Laws and Commandments of ALL religions must share that prominence; given that ALL religions in the United States of America are represented by houses of worship within its borders... of course there won't be any room for the courthouses, but hey....?!
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Tiffany, TN
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... I have more than a right to protest.
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January 24,2004
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I would be more than happy to walk past the Ten commandments in a courthouse, but, as a Believer in a pagan religion(Wicca), I believe that other religions should be able to have their moral basics in the courthouse.
Too many people believe that the majority are the only ones that should have a standing in the country when it comes to issues, which, whether they realize it or not, is bigotry.
If the Ten commandments are put up in a courthouse, I will expect to see other religion's versions. If I don't than I have more than a right to protest.
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Danny, MA
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... vast political majority belong
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January 24,2004
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It seems difficult to imagine that the Ten Commandments, a doctrine of the Christian religion, would even be considered for display in a building belonging to any secular government. Of course, we so often forget that the vast political majority belong to this very religion. Consequently, such a debate becomes much easier to imagine in a largely homogenized frame of reference.
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James, KY
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... How do you decide
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January 24,2004
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It's vital to our nation to keep religion out of government. How do you decide which scripture passages to follow when making legal decisions? Stoning to death for non-observance of the sabbath? Ask Iranians if religious-based government has created a fair and moral society.
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Kathy, AZ
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... ring a bell?
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January 24,2004
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Does"separation of Church and State" ring a bell?
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Kathleen B, TX
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... should not be allowed
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January 24,2004
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A monument of the Ten Commandments should not be allowed to be displayed at any state or federal office, in my opinion.
There are other facilities or establishments allowed by our government/constitution to express religious values and the displays of monuments.
December 15, 1791
Philadelphia
10 AMENDMENTS TO GUARANTEE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
A bill of rights to the Federal Constitution was officially entered into law today by an act of the United States Congress. Among other guarantees, these 10 amendments to the constitution ensure citizens of the United States freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion and freedom of assembly. They protect Americans from "unreasonable searches and seizures," guarantee criminals the right to "a speedy" trial, and from "cruel and unusual punishments."
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Ryan, KS
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... in a historical manner ...
January 24,2004
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I think that in a historical manner in which the ten commandments were part of a larger monument highlighting key legal precedents throughout history, then that would be acceptable. It should never be placed in any manner than that though because that would be promoting Occidental religion.
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Julie, TX
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... a courthouse is part of the secular
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January 24,2004
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Absolutely NOT! There are some fine concepts among these "Commandments," but a courthouse is part of the secular world. It must not be affiliated with any religion, and must strive to stand for impartial justice for all, regardless of creed, etc. (and regardless of the fact that they so often fail...) The Ten Commandments are part of Judeo-Christian beliefs and religious history. Additionally, what do those commandments mean anymore, even to the religious? Interpretation has always been a problem with the "Ten Commandments" as well as secular laws - Federal or local. However, I view the Ten Commandments as simple, clear and final. Yet our laws condone killing as a vengeful kind of "justice" in response to another person killing someone. Surely many who hold strong religious beliefs support capital punishment. So what does that mean??? I'm confused!
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David, MN
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... I assume they'll all be given "equal time" ...
January 24,2004
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The same freedom that allows some to worship the Hebrew God of the Ten Commandments also allows for the hundreds of extremist "cults" and the thousands of smaller "bizarre" sects that make up religion in this country. I assume they'll all be given "equal time" in terms of these courthouse monuments.
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Erica, AZ
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... Ten Commandments are clealy religious
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January 24,2004
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Absolutely not. You might as well require everyone to swear on a bible...Oh wait a second...The Ten Commandments are clealy religious symbols and should not invade our government.
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Victoria, VA
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... founded upon the principles and values of God
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January 23,2004
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The U.S was founded upon the principles and values of God . It is often spoken that our first presidents relyed on God. "One nation under God" was not included in there for no reason.
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David, TX
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... I agree with James Madison
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January 23,2004
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I strongly agree that a monument to the Ten Commandments should be in every state courthouse. Right now we have the Ten Commandments appear on the wall above the head of the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court. I agree with James Madison, the father of the U.S. Constitution, who said, "We have staked the whole future of the American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future... upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God." If the Ten Commandments are OK with James Madison and the US Supreme Court, then they should be in the state courthouses.
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... Our laws aren't based on the Commandments
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January 22,2004
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It's not historically accurate or philosophically supportable. Our laws aren't based on the Commandments, for the most part, and upholding and honoring the Commandments is not the purpose of the court. Why not a statue of Shiva or Mickey Mouse? They're just about as appropriate.
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Buck, FL
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... In a church, yes, but in a courthouse, never. ...
January 22,2004
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I don't think a monument to the ten commandments has anyplace in a courthouse. In a church, yes, but in a courthouse, never.
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