After the congressional “Acting Architect” removed the word “God” from a flag certificate for an Eagle Scout, we all got mad and the situation is magically reversed. I have a feeling God will always prevail, but it sure can get irritating sometimes.
Capitol Architect Lets ‘God’ Fly On U.S. Flag Certificates
The Architect of the Capitol, responding to a public outcry, ruled Thursday that, from now on, the word “God” may be inscribed on certificates accompanying flags that have flown over the U.S. Capitol.
Acting Architect Stephen T Ayers said in a statement that the policy of disallowing political and religious statements on flag certificates has been inconsistently applied and does not fulfill the objectives of the office.
“It is inappropriate and beyond the scope of this agency’s responsibilities to censor messages from members,” Ayers said.
“The Architect’s role is to certify that flags are appropriately flown over the U.S. Capitol, and any messages on the flag certificates are personal and between a Member of Congress and his or her constituents,†Ayers said.
Well, that’s nice, but it sure isn’t what he was saying a few days ago. It’s amazing how much sense angry Americans can instill in the cowards in Washington.
Us pesky Americans causing Congress all this trouble! LOL. When I first read this all I could think was, “Keep it up Nancy, keep it up” Then when I realized some Congressional Architect making these decisions I about went ballistic. What exactly does this ‘architect’ do anyway?
FWIW, the Architect of the Capitol doesn’t answer to the Speaker. It’s a legislative office, but it’s independent of either chamber. Trinity, the Architect has basically been Congress’s building manager since the early 1800’s.