European Court Accepts Crucifixs' In Public Classrooms

In a stunning decision from the so-called secular European courts have declared that crucifixes are legal in public school classrooms.

The ruling overturned a decision the court had reached in November 2009 in which it said the crucifix could be disturbing to non-Christian or atheist pupils. Led by Italy, several European countries appealed that ruling.

Friday's final decision by the court's Grand Chamber said it found no evidence "that the display of such a symbol on classroom walls might have an influence on pupils."

Italy and more than a dozen other countries fought the original ruling, contending the crucifix is a symbol of the continent's historic and cultural roots.

What could this decision mean for public schools in the USA?  If the crucifix is considered to be a symbol of nation unity and historical heritage then shouldn't other symbols such as the Rebel Flag and the Swastika be allowed too?