Amos and Peg, I do see your point(s). But does that mean that anyone who accepts a position as 'public servant' must forfeit their right to religious freedom of expression for fear of possible offending or influencing someone? If so, then isn't everyone's 'freedom' at risk?
   
I'm no fan of GWBush by any means, but if he'd quoted from Shakespeare instead ('O death where is thy sting' or something) would that be 'offensive' to anyone not of English background, or anyone who didn't care for Shakespeare? Undoubtedly there'd be some who found anything he said offensive!

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