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To: Krowbar who wrote (15900)	1/20/1998 1:25:00 AM
From: MSB	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Hi Del, I think the first thing to remember is that the date was what, 1870 something. How many Atheists were there at the time. Probably not enough to fill a jury box. I suspect, if one were to get techincal about it, the people of Arkansas can't do anything about unless they change the state constitution or make some amendment to it nullifying the original clause. But as you say, if it is in violation of U.S. constitution wouldn't the point be moot to begin with? Common sense would tell me that if one were an important witness in a case, even if he or she stated their philisophical views after an investigative review, they would still be testifying in a court of law one way or another. I wonder what the test would be to conclude that one wasn't an Atheist to prove whether or not they were worthy of being a viable witness. There are several laws in several states which no longer apply but are still on the books. In most cases those laws are simply forgotten about. Perhaps the best policy may be one El Presidente started with gays in the military. Don't ask, don't tell. Of course, if one wanted to get out of having to go to court, what better way than to proclaim one's self as an Atheist. Don't know about serving in a political office.