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For much of the past two centuries, Americans have been trying to figure out just who and what we are. In 1776, we knew. During our American Revolution, we called ourselves "Patriots". Our founding fathers came to this promised land, in search of religious freedom. This was the patriot's motto,"In God We Trust". I wonder how many times our founding fathers and fellow American patriots; who's mission it was to found this great nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, have turned over in their graves?

Without the belief in a higher power at work for the greater good, this nation would not even exist. Think of the men, woman and children, who gave their lives, in order to form a more perfect union. How can we as a nation turn our backs, not only on God, but on these people?And on brave American Patriots, who courageously have left homes, lives and families, to fight and stand up for what they believe in? I only wish we could see that sort of lionhearted patriotism today, without the backlash of public scrutiny.

Separation between church and state is necessary in order to allow EVERY AMERICAN CITIZEN religious freedom. It is a matter of fact that America was founded on a the belief that there is a God. Does this mean that my god is your god? Or that you must believe in God at all? No. This means we have the freedom to choose what we believe and how we will practice religion, or not.

Should we be allowed to decorate a public place on religious holidays? Absolutely! Think of it as paying tribute to whatever God you choose to believe,or holiday you choose to celebrate. Better yet, think of it as patriotism! Decorations in a public place is a way to show extreme gratitude for the surrender of precious Patriot life that was selflessly given, so that you could oppose religion and decorations of any kind.

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