KLRU
Separation Between Church and State?
RECEIVED Tue., July 12, 2005
Dear Editor,
I just received my bill for vehicle registration and I wasn't surprised that the cost is up. What did surprise me is the taxpayer-funded flier that was included. It solicited me to buy a God Bless America or a God Bless Texas license plate. Since Texas taxpayers are a varied lot and we all pay taxes, let's also promote Buddha Bless Texas plates, or maybe Wicca Bless America. This is only fair since Hindus, atheists, Buddhists, Christians, etc. are all paying taxes equally. When are our elected officials going to realize that they represent all Texans and not just the Christian contingent, especially when they are spending our money? Or heaven forbid, maybe they could keep their religion separate from government solicitations. I won't hold my breath.
I just received my bill for vehicle registration and I wasn't surprised that the cost is up. What did surprise me is the taxpayer-funded flier that was included. It solicited me to buy a God Bless America or a God Bless Texas license plate. Since Texas taxpayers are a varied lot and we all pay taxes, let's also promote Buddha Bless Texas plates, or maybe Wicca Bless America. This is only fair since Hindus, atheists, Buddhists, Christians, etc. are all paying taxes equally. When are our elected officials going to realize that they represent all Texans and not just the Christian contingent, especially when they are spending our money? Or heaven forbid, maybe they could keep their religion separate from government solicitations. I won't hold my breath.
Carl Jensen
