U.S. District Judge Lawrence Karlton has ruled that the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegence is unconstitutional. The suit was brought by Michael Newdow, a doctor, lawyer, and atheist who believes that the very small minority of atheists should have the right to decide what everyone else says and does. I would like to say I am baffeled by this judge but this is what we have come to expect from activist judges. This guy was probably upset that John Roberts is in the spotlight so he acted out.
I am no lawyer but I find it interesting that the judiciary selectively applies our rights under the Constitution. Burning a Flag is Free Speech but saying under God is not. Now before all the liberals whine about the ficticious seperation of Church and state idea, let me say that if the Constitution allows Free Speech and Free exercise of religion then they must both be legal. You can not selectively chose which right to apply. Besides, the issue has been ruled upon before and it was decided that the phrase was patriotic rather than religious.
I remember when I was in high school we started the day off with the pledge led by our principal over the intercom system. They never said ‘under God” so when we got to that part I said it real loud. I always figured the court might decide it can tell schools that they may not lead the pledge using those words but the court can not stop me from saying what I want.
I know there will be someone who will comment that if you burned the Flag at school it would be illegal. Be that as it may, the phrase should be allowed under the law of the land. But I have an idea about this. I say we stop paying Judge Karlton. He works for the government and he gets money that reads “In God We Trust” on it. He should not be allowed to accept the money. To the kids of those schools I say just get up and recite the pledge on your own. Make sure it is before the bell rings or some teacher will get you for disrupting class. But get up and say it loudly. Then pray for God to bless that idiot judge.
Read it here.