Monday, June 04, 2007

Kentucky Legislators Still Want Return of 10 Commandments To Capitol

The Lexington Herald Leader reported yesterday that Kentucky legislators are distressed that the state's Ten Commandments monument has not been returned to the state Capitol grounds despite a law they passed last year calling for that step. The law also called for posting "In God We Trust" in the state House chamber. A federal court injunction has to be lifted before the Ten Commandments-- removed from the Capital during construction in the 1980's-- can be returned. The state has proposed to include that monument along with others of historical significance to Kentucky in a memorial garden near the Capitol. However, the state has had difficulty finding other displays to go along with the Ten Commandments. Yesterday's report echos similar one published in March.