victor: well it seems the issue of the ten commandments are back in the courts. Its a touchy issue no doubt. I have mixed feelings about having them displayed in the courts. The courts are secular in nature. They are meant to hear cases in a unbais and equal manner apart from a religious context but in all actuality personal beliefs are always taken into account in courts of law in this country. Inherently each judge, no matter how much they try, brings to court their own beliefs and discrepencies which, however minor, will influence their views on the case. I understand that our nation was built on fundamental christian beliefs, which I do support, but we also boast of providing equal and fair opportunities to all people, regardless of religion. So what are we to do? Do we keep the foundation upon which our nation was built? I mean I believe many of the principals behind the 10 commandments are fundamental ethical teachings in most societies. Dont kill, do no bear false witness, dont covet etc. Perhaps its just the association with the title "Ten Commandments" that is bothering people? Yet if we start stripping away at the very fundamentals of our society what is going to happen next? Is the national morale going to keep slowly eroding away until everything outside of our personal and religious lives becomes a dull and neutral grey, when, at that time, everyone will have been placated rendering our nation free of moral ideologies which will impeade upon the judgement of law... which would then inherent the role as the national morale? (hmm that was and strange loop) Maybe we are there already... but for those that disagree perhaps the American ego will never let it get to that point. im just get a little tired of all the bickering sometimes. I am by no means a expert at law so please correct me if I am going off on a legal tangent. I feel that its a wonderful thing that we can all speak our minds and challenge the injustices around us and this issue is something that will have to be addressed at one time or another, but at some point we will have to stop attempting to erase our heritage and embrace our national identity.  ¶ 9:57 AM