Mississippi, In God We Trust, Not The ACLU

Mississippi ACLU Executive Director Nsombi Lambright

Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi has signed a law allowing religious documents to be posted on public property. Those in charge of public buildings are allowed to post The Ten Commandments, excerpts of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and the motto, "In God We Trust."

Where is the ACLU in all of this? The Mississippi chapter is awaiting a U.S. Supreme Court ruling over the constitutionality of displaying the Decalogue on public property before deciding whether to challenge the new law.

Mississippi ACLU Executive Director Nsombi Lambright said the new law was political maneuvering. She said Mississippi is the only state to move forward with a Ten Commandments law before the federal ruling.

"The way they're talking about it, they're using this to restore morality, and that's not the purpose of state government," Lambright said.

And, it's definitely not the purpose or intent of the ACLU. Mississippi must just be driving these lefties crazy.There's already a law requiring "In God We Trust" to be posted in every public classroom, cafeteria and gym.The American Family Association helped raise $25,000 to put framed "In God We Trust" posters in Mississippi classrooms.And, Mississippi has approved a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.

Hat tip to The Clarion-Ledger.

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