Emails Saying Don't Accept New Dollar Coin!

That is absolutely ignorant that just because a personal, and yes I did say personal, motto is not on a coin it should be boycotted. It is a personal motto because not all Americans believe in God, or even a divine being at that. This country was founded on religious and personal freedom, but do you really feel free when you are surrounded by an motto reflecting 1 religion? What happened to separation of Church and State? I understand that Gus has a proud military history, and its exemplary so have contributed so much to America's freedom, but think of this. Jews, Muslims, Agnostics, Atheists, all have also fought for US freedom and defense of our Constitution. Is their fighting less worthy? Why don't they get their deities stamped on national coinage? It is only fair to everyone that it be taken off, coins existed for years without the motto, and they were just as usable. Individuals must learn that this is the UNITED States, and that not everyone is united via god.

I've always been in favor of changing the motto to "In Freedom We Trust". It seems to be something most people support (kinda) and something our country tries to export (albeit with mixed results).

Kinda strange debate IMHO, since it started about the new dollar coins - most of which will never see the light of day !

Poor Presidential coins - can't even generate enough interest to remain the topic of a thread about them

I know my belief structure is probably in the minority, but having the motto there does not really bother me since I understand the historical context.

If it were removed now or in the future, I would neither lead a protest nor throw a celebration. IMHO, our nation has far more important issues to resolve.

The only way it will change will be when/if Christianity and their influence groups begin to fade away.....Liberalism has a slight majority in recent years, but like it or not, faith and faith groups will be strong and powerful in politics and communities for quite some time. Once the majority of the country decides to change this and use the reason for not celebrating/respecting ALL religions.....therefore emblazoning NONE on our currency, our politics (meaning photo-ops, support, influence, and money).....then it will be done. Now many millions see it as our "founding religion" and when the Pilgrims first came over fleeing religous persecution (hypocritical or not!)...
We, as a country, have been seriously evolving to the more Liberal view or direction anyway on so many things.... with that argument about removing The Ten Commandments posted in courtrooms and on pillars on city properties, (they're now gone)etc..etc...to prayer in schools, Gay Marriage now legal and much more widely accepted, to taking God out of the Pledge of Allegiance, to even saying it at all, disallowing things that used to be considered normal and American way of life, to Creationism vs. Evolution being taught or not taught, just simply the Country becoming more diverse instead of the old "Leave it to Beaver" days or the "Andy Griffith Show".......all of these arguments and opinions and changes really just show an evolving trend in that direction.......maybe not in our lifetime....but maybe so too......interesting to observe the journey though !........
The Country's political directions and human issues will eventually reflect the wishes of the masses, but politics doesn't necessarily follow very timely or closely...it takes time...majority rules.....but when it's 51% to 49% for the forseeable future......no changes will be "sudden" !

ohh H E double hockey sticks!! Now I gotta check FACTS TOO?

One of the biggest problems with plain fact checking:
VERY rarely do the "fact checkers" investigate the social, political, economic, and (dare I say it?) religous atmosphere involved at the time of the recording of the "facts". I'm sure there are plenty of excercises done all the time where a given "fact" is given, and interpretation would be totaly diferent from one time period to the next, say a "fact" from World War I era or earlier being interpreted in todays environment. Words are words, individuals give them meaning. With that said....I'm off to check more COIN facts!

My admittedly long winded speech above here, was only intended and related to the theology and thought process behind those who "just simply wouldn't use a coin that didn't have IGWT on it somewhere."........when, of course, it DID have it on the coin....but that wasn't MY point at all.
Their ignorance in that is one thing.....but to think about it and address the larger issue of having In God We Trust PERIOD on our currency. My speech was angled for those who want it to STAY on our currency as well as those who want it OFF of our currency.....

Jbuck.......


.....That's why I'm only doing two albums...One nice one and one crappy paper folder, both, with uncirculated coins. to mayber later replace with the proofs........
The whole Presidential dollar thing, in any way shape or form, is going to be valued at very little anyway.......so really it's nothing more than a "fun" thing. Someone may come out with a "raised surface pod" album to put them in,.... but....it's really not worth it if ya ask me.
No matter, I'll keep just keep plugging away putting the best uncirculated Denver mint in my regular albums through the years.....