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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 12:00 PM Jan 2020

N.M. Lawmakers propose inscribing 'In God We Trust' on public buildings, license plates

A group of New Mexico state lawmakers is pushing to put the motto “In God We Trust” on all public buildings and all license plates. House Bill 115 is being proposed this legislative session by four Republican state representatives. David Gallegos of Lea County is one of them. “If we can bring our national motto back into play, I think we start teaching people respect and just some pride in America,” said Gallegos.

Gallegos believes putting the motto on public buildings, from schools to libraries and government offices, would bring the country together. “I’m hoping this will bring us back to America first, so we’re not as divided as we are right now,” said Gallegos. “Looks like anything we do right now is divisive, and this might be one thing we can all agree on.”

Some Albuquerque residents had mixed opinions on the proposed bill:
“I’m in favor of it. Yeah, me too. I mean it should have been there all along,” said Jessica Bustamante.
“I don’t believe it’s a good idea,” said Peter Tichert. “I think it encroaches upon the separation of church and state, and personally, I would be opposed to it.”

Courts have rejected lawsuits that claim government use of the motto is a violation of church of state.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/lawmakers-propose-inscribing-in-god-we-trust-on-public-buildings-license-plates/#/questions

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N.M. Lawmakers propose inscribing 'In God We Trust' on public buildings, license plates (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Jan 2020 OP
This incessant drumbeat of imposed religiosity Sinistrous Jan 2020 #1
Big waste of money that New Mexico doesn't have. mountain grammy Jan 2020 #2
So they think it will make everything better by having "In God We Trust" LiberalFighter Jan 2020 #3
I think it's onethatcares Jan 2020 #16
Our governor is a Democrat rusty fender Jan 2020 #4
Like religion has ever brought people together. defacto7 Jan 2020 #5
Religion requiring faith needs reminders everywhere SlogginThroughIt Jan 2020 #6
Not only do I not trust god, I don't believe in god. SamKnause Jan 2020 #7
Why is it always un-American republican politicians that come up with this crap? rockfordfile Jan 2020 #8
So they can run on it maxsolomon Jan 2020 #11
Yep. It's just a wedge issue to rally the fundies. TheBlackAdder Jan 2020 #14
or worse onethatcares Jan 2020 #17
wut? maxsolomon Jan 2020 #18
relating to the calling others atheists onethatcares Jan 2020 #19
I prefer the one we had before 1956: E pluribus unum. sinkingfeeling Jan 2020 #9
I have often called attention to "The Bells of St. Mary's" to fanatic friends promoting aka-chmeee Jan 2020 #10
Do we get to choose which god? Because I'm pretty sure their god sucks. hunter Jan 2020 #12
If this truly was "one thing we can all agree on," it wouldn't need to be done gratuitous Jan 2020 #13
In Florida people can optionally get that on their license plates, along Blue_true Jan 2020 #15

LiberalFighter

(51,020 posts)
3. So they think it will make everything better by having "In God We Trust"
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 12:22 PM
Jan 2020

because they can't trust their elected officials?

onethatcares

(16,178 posts)
16. I think it's
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 08:18 PM
Jan 2020

"In God we trust because the cost of insurance is too high"

the same thing happened here in sunny Floriduh, and a lot of folks with that on their plates drive like shit, I mean really bad. It's about the same for the "Choose Life" plates, I don't think they're worried about my life, just the one in the womb.

SamKnause

(13,108 posts)
7. Not only do I not trust god, I don't believe in god.
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 12:43 PM
Jan 2020

I don't want the U.S. to be a theocracy.

I am so sick of everything that is happening in this country.

Fuck Trump and his cult.

Fuck the evangelicals that support Trump.

Fuck all the spineless republicans that have watched our institutions constantly attacked and weakened.

Fuck all the spineless republicans for knowingly appointing unqualified judges.

Fuck Mitch McConnell.

Fuck Lindsey Graham.

Fuck the lies, the deceit, and the cover ups.

I hope the Supreme Court does not overturn Roe v. Wade.

I hope the attack on women's rights backfires on all these sick fucks.

onethatcares

(16,178 posts)
17. or worse
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 08:20 PM
Jan 2020

scholalizm.

but they're the first to tell you they support the 2nd amendment to the very end, like the other amendments don't exist.

onethatcares

(16,178 posts)
19. relating to the calling others atheists
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 09:48 PM
Jan 2020

the republican party refers to us as atheists, leftists, and every other "ist" around.

aka-chmeee

(1,132 posts)
10. I have often called attention to "The Bells of St. Mary's" to fanatic friends promoting
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 05:06 PM
Jan 2020

religion in schools as the solution to all the country's problems and ask them to pay particular attention to the children saying the "Pledge of Allegiance". Filmed in 1945, the "under god" part had not yet been added. That it was written by a Baptist Socialist is usually a huge surprise to them.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
13. If this truly was "one thing we can all agree on," it wouldn't need to be done
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 06:17 PM
Jan 2020

But what's a little gratuitous (*wink*) sanctimony when you can stick it to the libs?

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
15. In Florida people can optionally get that on their license plates, along
Tue Jan 14, 2020, 07:42 PM
Jan 2020

with other choices. Most people go for the "Sunshine State" option, a smaller number for the "County" option. Sunshine State seems to be the overwhelming choice.

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