Liberals argue that displaying the Ten Commandmants in public buildings represents an attempt by the state to establish religion. Conservatives argue that the Ten Commandments serve as the foundation of our country's laws, and is therefore a historical document just like the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution.
I think that one obvious fact has not been emphasized enough in this debate: very few of the commandments actually have anything to do with the laws of this country. Below is my proposed compromise solution to the controversy. I have modified the monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol (original image courtesy of Wikipedia).
As with all compromises, this should make no one happy. Except me, of course.
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