Alabama state Rep. David Standridge (R-Hayden) was interviewed Tuesday on “Fox and Friends First,” where he discussed the state’s new law that allows “In God We Trust” to be displayed in public buildings.
Standridge, who sponsored the legislation in the state legislature, explained that the idea came in part out of recent debate about school safety. He said he views displaying the national motto as a way to bring added comfort to students, teachers and staff while they are at school.
Along the way, Standridge was shocked by the number of people who were afraid to touch the subject, due to what he views as a modern-day culture of hypersensitivity and “political correctness.”
Media outlets like AL.com and the Associated Press reported that legal challenges are “expected,” but, like Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Standridge does not see an issue with simply displaying the national motto – which he points out was passed by Congress and is featured on American currency.
“It’s a simple message, but I believe it’s a powerful message,” Standridge said on “Fox and Friends First.”
Standridge’s wife, Danna, is a former teacher at Hayden High School in Blount County, which is being viewed as the guinea pig county for the new law.
“It’s a simple message, but I believe it’s a powerful message.”
State Rep. David Standridge sponsored the original legislation that gives public bodies the right to display the “In God We Trust” motto. @FoxFriendsFirst https://t.co/IBuwdZicDT pic.twitter.com/yvwoOwgIZW
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 14, 2018
Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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