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Bredefeld doesn’t follow ‘In God We Trust’ on undocumented workers

Newly installed lettering ‘In God We Trust’ is shown in the Fresno City Council chambers June 13, 2017. An official unveiling was held June 15. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA
Newly installed lettering ‘In God We Trust’ is shown in the Fresno City Council chambers June 13, 2017. An official unveiling was held June 15. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA The Fresno Bee file

Despite separation of church and state, Garry Bredefeld had to have “In God We Trust” installed in the Fresno City Council chambers.

Now when our vulnerable undocumented workers are threatened with deportation, and cannot afford legal counsel and help, he is unwilling to put in any money to help them. Seems hypocritical to me – so obviously the motto was all for show.

Betty Sorensen, Fresno

This story was originally published June 20, 2017 at 3:19 PM with the headline "Bredefeld doesn’t follow ‘In God We Trust’ on undocumented workers."

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