Storm over Italy crucifix ruling

[Theophylact]

If you think removing the "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance is a hot-button issue, look at this one.

[Redwolf]

"You cannot remove a symbol of the religious and cultural values of a people just because it can offend someone," said a leading prelate, Cardinal Ersilio Tonini.

Tell that to the US courts. No really, please.

At the same time, Italy is NOT the US. Something like 97% of the people there are catholic (last time I looked, in the 2002 CIA Factbook). The Vatican has a nice spot in their capitol city even. I'm actually suprised that Adel Smith hasn't been shot yet there. Or maybe I've hung around the east-side too long