Watch: Fox News Host Cries ‘Tyranny!’ When Liberal Suggests Observing Separation Of Church And State

Fox News co-hosts ganged up on one liberal contributor who merely voiced an opinion that the government should observe the separation of church and state.

Fox News‘ “Outnumbered” today advocated for a Missouri sheriff under fire for having his officers place “In God We Trust” stickers on their bumpers. The sheriff said he was “angry” because he saw the bumper stickers as a “symbol of patriotism.” From a constitutional perspective, they are the exact opposite.

Fox News contributor and Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky bravely voiced her opinion that the public was right to be upset, and that America should more closely observe the constitutional concept of separation of church and state, Raw Story and Media Matters report.

“I’m going to say something that’s going to get me so much hate mail,” Roginsky lamented. “I don’t agree with the court. Separation of church and state means, if you want to put ‘In God We Trust’ on a bumper sticker and put it on your car, great. Don’t put it on my money, don’t put it on government property, take it out of the pledge of allegiance.”

“Not because I hate God!” she interjected as the panel grew heated.

“How do you think they purchased the cruisers? With Monopoly money?” co-host Andrea Tantaros sarcastically offered.

“What? God gave it to them?” Roginsky asked. 

“No, it says ‘In God We Trust’ on the cars!” Tantaros responded. 

“You’re missing my point. I agree that it’s legal,” Roginsky, frustrated with the level of discourse, told her colleagues. “I would prefer that ‘In God We Trust’ not be on our money, not be on government property. I think it is divisive. And I think it is offensive to atheists and to other people who may not believe in God.”

Here’s the look one of the hosts gave upon hearing Roginsky’s remarks:

Calling the phrase “passé,” Andrew Napolitano, a Fox News legal analyst who used to have a show on Fox News Business, explained that the Supreme Court ruled “In God We Trust” did not violate the First Amendment concept of separation of church and state.

“The majority of Americans — 77 percent — believe in some sort of God, the majority are Christians,” co-host Ainsley Earhardt told the audience. “Twenty-three percent are atheist or agnostic, and the majority should win in this case.”

“Also, if you don’t believe in God — here’s my thought — if you don’t believe in God, why do you get so offended by the word God?” Earhardt asked Roginsky.

“Well, let me start by saying I do believe in God,” Roginsky responded, clearly feeling the need to express that statement again. “But it is because we protect the rights of the minority.”

“What about the majority?” Earhardt decried, the concept of privilege and power clearly lost on her. “I’m so tired of protecting the minority. What about the rest of the country — 77 percent!”

“Ainsley, put it on your car,” Roginsky said. “I do have a problem with government taking religion in its domain.”

“Yes, girl! The tyranny of the minority!” Tantaros cried, mockingly, calling Earhardt a “Southern firecracker.”

Tantaros also offered atheists this bit of advice: “If you don’t get arrested or do anything bad you won’t even have to look at the cruiser.”

Because police officers never make illegal arrests, right?

Watch this video via Raw Story:

 

Image: Screenshot via Fox News
Hat tip, video, and transcript: David Edwards at Raw Story