Thứ Sáu, 17 tháng 8, 2012

There Is a Giant Statue of the Ten Commandments Outside the Dixie County Courthouse!

 There is so much wrong with this fact scenario I don't know where to begin:
The dispute underlying this appeal concerns the constitutionality of a large religious statue that is located directly outside the courthouse in Dixie County, Florida (the “County”). The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc. (“ACLU”) brought suit against the County, arguing that such a monument violates the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause. The County moved for summary judgment on the ground that John Doe, the ACLU member through whom the ACLU claimed standing, could not demonstrate an actual injury that he had suffered as a result of the display. The district court denied the motion. The ACLU later moved for summary judgment, which the district court granted. We find that due to a material conflict in the evidence, an evidentiary hearing on the issue of standing was merited. We therefore remand so that such a hearing can be conducted.
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In Dixie County, Florida, a five-foot tall statue of the Ten Commandments flanks one entrance to the County courthouse. The statue is centrally situated on top of the courthouse steps and is clearly visible from the road. It was donated and erected by a private citizen in 2006 with the approval of the County Board of Commissioners.
Ok, first of all can the ACLU move to change the name of the County?

"Dixie County"?  Seriously?

I also would like it noted that the County seat is in "Cross City."

(I'm not making that up.)

Finally, take a look at the design of the courthouse -- remind you of anything?


 No wonder the ACLU had trouble finding someone with standing!

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