God is our government’s heritage
Michael Silence writes in the KNS:
Knox County’s symbolic resolution recognizing God as the foundation of American heritage and government appears headed for approval next week.
On Monday in two different committee meetings, 10 commissioners collectively voted in favor of the resolution. That means that if those votes hold, a majority exists on the 19-member body.
It looks as though it will pass. Knox should remember Claiborne County’s ordeal:
In Claiborne County, officials have delayed it based on legal advice from the county’s attorney. Attorney James E. Stepp III advised County Mayor Virgil Herrill to hold off because of a lawsuit the county lost 15 years ago. That was the then-famous “Bible ladies” case where women were going into schools during school hours and teaching the Bible. It is estimated that losing that case in federal court in Knoxville cost the county about $80,000.
I hope the commisioners consider the possible cost of defending this issue because they most assuredly will have to defend it.
November 11th, 2003 at 10:40 am
I wonder why Wanda Moody, Mary Lou Horner, Billy Tindell and and David Collins abstained? Worried about reaction from constituents, their churches, or just undecided?
I would also like to see a brave commissioner introduce a similar resolution about Allah.
November 11th, 2003 at 12:16 pm
I’m a big fan of Zoroastrianism, myself. That Zoro. He sure could swing a sword good.
November 11th, 2003 at 1:58 pm
I’m not so sure they will have to defend it. As long as it’s one of those non-binding resolution deals, like the federal congress passed, with no practical effect in law, I doubt anyone will have occasion to bring suit. It’s just cheap political grandstanding.