The city council in Lake Charles, Louisiana has unanimously voted to add “In God We Trust” decals to local government vehicles.
According to The Christian Post, the city council believes the
well-known American motto will encourage citizens to trust their local
law enforcement officials.
"I think when the citizens of Lake Charles see such stickers displayed
on our vehicles they have a feeling of trust in their elected
officials," City Councilman Rodney Geyen told local station KPLC-TV.
The city council approved the measure to add “In God We Trust” decals
to government vehicles back in November. The motto will be added to
police patrol vehicles, fire trucks, and public works vehicles.
Other U.S. cities have also added the motto to their government
vehicles, including the other Louisiana cities of Sulphur and Vinton.
There has also been pushback against adding the motto to government
vehicles, especially from atheist organization Freedom From Religion
Foundation, which argues that displaying the motto on government
vehicles violates the Establishment Clause.
However, in one case, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote,
“Displaying 'In God We Trust' on police vehicles is a passive use of a
motto steeped in our nation's history that does not coerce citizen
approval or participation.”
Childress, Texas Police Chief Adrian Garcia added that "I think with
all the assaults happening on officers across the country ... it's time
we get back to where we once were.”
Publication date: January 11, 2016
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