the seal issue

i have to say that i disagree on the aclu's position on this case. after looking at it, i think it is much less a religious issue and very much a historical one. the seal represents the history of the area, and for that reason should be kept. on a similar note, things like swastikas and the "stars and bars" are symbols not just of history, but of hate. was the church a good influence in california? that can be debated, but the are key to the history. i think the biggest problem i had with erik was his unjustified slam at the aclu. like them or not, they serve a purpose.