In 1956, "In God We Trust" was added to the US Dollar in an attempt to demonstrate that we are followers of God and that Communism would not reign here. However, the First Amendment of our Constitution includes the separation between Church and State. Ideally, this means that the government does not choose sides in the religion debate and is to remain purely secular so that we are all viewed and treated as equals under the law. Putting religious references on our currency detracts from this idea and leads to the exclusion of fellow citizens. These people pay taxes, work, go to school, fight for our country, and have loving families; they are no different from you or me. Please consider removing "In God We Trust" from all legal tenders and viewing all Americans equally, regardless of faith.
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