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 Conservatives argue that the Ten Commandments serve as the foundation of our country's laws, and is therefore a historical document just like the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution.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.
Hush. Keep that up and they'll just make new laws.
Posted by: David Smith | June 05, 2006 at 06:59 PM
I would worry, except that it doesn't even appear that the relevant congressmen even know what the commandments are:
http://www.boingboing.net/2006/06/17/ten_commandments_con.html
Posted by: Michael Muno | June 19, 2006 at 07:17 PM
I like the idea of basing our laws on a religion. I miss witch hunts.
Posted by: Cindy | February 02, 2009 at 01:23 PM