Whether you ‘trust in God’ or not, the phrase, ‘In God We Trust’ doesn’t just have religious meaning. It’s been the official motto of the United States of America since 1956 and represents national pride and resilience and many other things that the country hold dear.

That’s why Texas police chief Adrian Garcia refuses to take down the words from his truck, despite repeated calls from an atheist group to do just that. And his response to them? Classic!

“After carefully reading your letter I must deny your request in the removal of our Nations motto from our patrol units, and ask that you and the Freedom From Religion Foundation go fly a kite,” Garcia wrote in a letter to the FFRF.

And he said this to Fox News:

“With all the assaults that are happening across America on law enforcement, I just felt that it was time to have somewhat of a rally cry. And what better thing to say it than have our national motto on our patrol units?”

Here’s a news clip on what’s been happening. Where do you stand on this issue?