That’s fine if your personal view is that you trust in God, Mr. Swalwell; however, “Representing Our Views” insinuates working on behalf of all the citizens in your district. Thoughtlessly endorsing a national motto that excludes nonbelieving citizens, as well as polytheistic ones, who have as much right as you do to believe or disbelieve what they wish, goes against everything this country stands for. I’m sure you’re aware that “In God We Trust” was adopted as our nation’s motto at the height of the dismally embarrassing Communist witch hunts of the 1950s, and anyone who dared speak against it risked their careers, families, and safety in doing so. It was put on our currency in the midst of a terrible war, and at a time when our nation was overwhelmingly Christian. 40,000 people were still enslaved in America in 1864. It was, thankfully, a very different time. As Mr. Howell points out, this phrase directly contradicts our Constitution, as does questioning the patriotism or legislative efficiency of a person running for office based on his or her religious beliefs, or lack thereof. Surely you have more substantive issues to press Congressman Stark on. Shame on you.