After all, its named after a Saint only recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. Sounds like a gross violation of the Law of Separation of Church and State.
2007-01-09 06:24:30 · 11 answers · asked by A Toast For Trayvon 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Changing the city's name for that exact purpose is not just. The amount of money it would cost to change the name is too great to justify to the tax payers.
The city itself holds a great respect of history; history that's is deeply ingrained in the natives that are from there. With that said, if we change the name for the reason of separation of church and state, we would have to change every name of every city that holds a religious designation; places like Santa Barbara, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Rosa, Santa Ynez, Santa Cruz, and so on, the estimated amount of money it would take for the state to carry out this plan would be more than what it is worth.
While we are on the subject, why doesn't the federal and state offices work on Easter, Christmas, or holidays of that sort? I will tell you why, America was founded on respect for freedom and religion, although people don't agree with the religious part, the Federal Government will follow the majority rule, as most Americans celebrate Christmas and holidays of that sort, even the atheist - now that's ironic!
I hope this answered your question, I understand where you are coming from so I wanted to give you an unbiased opinion.
2007-01-09 08:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Manny Fresh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got to be freaking kidding me.... About half the place names in California would have to go. Including but not limited to San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Clemente. A truly ridiculous question. Something that the ACLU would bring up.
2007-01-09 06:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by bmw4909 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like the man says, "seperation of church and state" is NOT a law in the United States.
It is a quote, a statement of belief from Thomas Jefferson, not a law.
2007-01-09 06:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by askthepizzaguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This isn't a " Law of Separation of Church and State."
2007-01-09 06:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by Tony 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you even realize how many places have a Spanish name to them here in the US ??? Alot ! And it's because the Spanish explorers named these places long before the US became a country. Do your homework ! Ok ?
2007-01-09 06:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by Kaori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they gained't, do not complication, yet as a social democrat i think of what you will desire to be asking is why are those darn liberals so inquisitive approximately church and state themes, the respond is we certainly care approximately peoples freedoms in this united states of america not in simple terms the riches
2016-10-30 10:56:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an pretty stupid statement. This shows that the asker has a complete ignorance of what the first amendment is meant for.
2007-01-09 07:36:55 · answer #7 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO YOU WORK FOR THE ACLU ? WHO CARES WHAT THE NAME IS. EVEN IF IT IS NAMED FOR A SAINT HE MUST BE THE BIGGEST JOKE GOING IN HEAVEN. A SAINT WITH A GAY CITY.
2007-01-09 06:30:48 · answer #8 · answered by strike_eagle29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
frank drake was a pirate and a crook. he ain't no saint
2007-01-09 08:29:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should remain it San Frangaysco
2007-01-09 06:30:07 · answer #10 · answered by flavorlicious 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋