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Monday, June 14, 2004 :::
Lame. Rather than actually make the decision they know they will eventually have to make, they dismiss the case on a technicality: God will remain a part of the Pledge of Allegiance, at least until a stronger legal challenge is mounted. The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Michael Newdow, a California athiest, could not sue to ban the pledge from his daughter's school because he lacks the legal authority to speak for her. Newdow is divorced, and his ex-wife has custody of the girl. The justices basically took a pass on making a decision, since Monday's ruling sidestepped the question of whether the words "under God" -- added to the pledge during the anti-communist cold war hysteria -- conflicts with the doctrine of separation of church and state. -- Wired.com The pledge has an interesting history, if you don't know. And just in case you are about to get all religiously self-righteous on me, you can read about how the Founding Fathers Were Not Christians. ::: posted by dan at 11:12 AM :: [ link ] :: (0) comments   
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