PA House approves bill allowing 'In God We Trust' in schools (1 Viewer)

[Godsbrother]

PA House approves bill allowing 'In God We Trust' in schools

Legislation to allow Pennsylvania public schools to display America's national motto, "In God We Trust," was approved 179-20 Monday by the state House.

House Bill 1460, sponsored by Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson and Indiana counties), is now awaiting consideration in the state Senate.

"Our motto 'In God We Trust' is part of the history and heritage of the United States and the constitutionality of its display has been upheld by three separate federal courts when the purpose is for the advancement or endorsement of the national motto itself," Dush said.

"The purpose of my legislation is to fully restore the right to display the national motto in our public schools when and if they choose to do so."

While the phrase was first introduced to the nation by Francis Scott Key in 1814 in the lyrics of the national anthem, Pennsylvanian James Pollock, the 13th governor of the commonwealth, who was responsible for suggesting the inclusion of the words on U.S coins during his term as director of the United States Mint.

In April 1864, Congress first approved the use of the motto on U.S 2-cent pieces in April 1864. Since then, the motto has been inscribed on most denominations of coins.

Congress adopted the motto "In God We Trust" as the national motto in 1956.

Since 1957, the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing has gradually incorporated the motto into the design on the reverse of all paper currency.

"With this rich history in mind, my legislation would allow school districts to once again display our national motto," Dush said. "The display of 'In God We Trust' may take the form of mounted plaques or artwork from a student contest that can be prominently and proudly displayed in each school building."

“Our country is very divided today, and celebrating the motto can help unite us,” said state Rep. Rick Saccone, R-Elizabeth, a longtime advocate for promoting public displays of the motto and its historical ties to Pennsylvania. “Whether you believe in God or not, it's here to inspire us.”  Saccone, who is up for re-election in November, tried unsuccessfully to pass a nearly identical In God We Trust bill in 2013 and co-sponsored this year's version.

“This time, I think we're going to get it through the Senate,” Saccone said by phone Tuesday. “I don't think the governor even would dare veto this. It's too American.”

What a friggin' waste of time.     

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Why do they need a law to do this? 

 

[roadkill1292]

It's been 60 years already, I think the motto has about run its course.

 

[Skoo]

Pretty stupid motto for a country that's supposed to separate church and state...

That said I'm glad the lawmakers of my state are taking on the most important issues our country faces today. 

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

About 7 or 8 years ago this one member of our HS board of trustees (who is also a minister) spearheaded a drive to have "In God We Trust" posters in every classroom and library in the district.  It was something like 2300 posters.  IIRC, the bill was about $14,000.  

 

[Binky The Doormat]

About 7 or 8 years ago this one member of our HS board of trustees (who is also a minister) spearheaded a drive to have "In God We Trust" posters in every classroom and library in the district.  It was something like 2300 posters.  IIRC, the bill was about $14,000.  




 

Another guy also knew the value of propaganda ...his name ...

little Joey GOEBBELS!!!

 

[Godsbrother]

Why do they need a law to do this? 

They don't. 

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

Rep. Cris Dush

What a friggin Dushbag.

 

[Galileo]

“Our country is very divided today, and celebrating the motto can help unite us,” said state Rep. Rick Saccone, R-Elizabeth