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Kissimmee blocks 'In God We Trust' logo campaign

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The Associated Press

Published: August 8, 2009

Updated: 08/08/2009 05:18 pm

Kissimmee officials have blocked an effort to add "In God We Trust" to the city logo, saying the campaign brought too much negative attention.

Commissioner Art Otero proposed the idea because he feels the country is becoming too liberal on things like homosexuality, abortion and marijuana.

The City Commission withdrew the possible change last week. Mayor Jim Swan said Otero's campaign brought "ridicule" on Kissimmee, and officials has received threats of boycotting local businesses and "future businesses looking elsewhere." Swan also said public employees have been deluged with distracting calls and comment on the issue.

Otero says he has plenty of support, and some residents may start a petition for a voter referendum.

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