Δαφνη Ευτυχια Αρθουρος

"The fear that unless 'In God We Trust' is displayed throughout the government, Americans will somehow lose their faith in God, is a dim view of the profound religious convictions many citizens have. The faith that inspired many of the Founders of this country -- the faith I practice -- is stronger than that. Trying to score political points with unnecessary resolutions should not be Congress's priority." -- U.S. Representative Justin Amash (R-MI), 2011-11-01, after the House passed a bill reaffirming the official motto of the US and encouraging its display in even more places, 396-9-2. (Thanks to The Maddow Blog for quoting this earlier.)

[As for me, I really think "E pluribus unum" (from many, one) says much much more about who we are as a nation. Still, I agree with Rep. Amash that I don't need reminders of my faith plastered everywhere to keep me from forgetting God, national motto or not. I can supply my own reminders if I need them.]