Quoting a Bible passage is apparently a "get out of jail free" card in some parts of Ohio. Don't we have laws against crime? Don't we have a separation between church and state? Would a person of get out of jail by reciting the Koran? Would an atheist/agnostic get off so easy?
CINCINNATI - A man arrested on Wednesday for allegedly trying to use a stolen credit card at a drugstore got a break from a judge after passing a sort of Bible quiz.
When Eric Hine appeared in court this morning, his attorney described him as a church-goer, hoping the judge would set a low bond.
Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew was skeptical and asked Hine to recite the 23rd Psalm.
He did: all six verses. Some in the courtroom applauded.
Burlew was satisfied and released Hine on a $10,0000 appearance bond, meaning he'll have to pay that amount if he doesn't show up for his next court date.
The moral of this is that stealing a credit card is not a problem if you can quote from the book of mythology that the judge likes. The guy should be in jail for stealing. The judge should be thrown out of the job.
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