I don't know what your personal experience with religion is, but where my experience has brought me is this; agreed there are "nutjobs" out there.... but I know that a majority of my "tithing" goes to fund social outreach programs and education. And yes there are militant atheists, they are called anarchists.... and as far as the opinion thing you are right they should have their say, but NOT right next to a christmas display in the statehouse!!! It's inflammitory, and insulting.... if you get a chance read the poster that was/ is on display in washington state... it seems to me that is what it was intended to do... insult. And just to kinda put it into perspective, isn't that kinda Non- PC? It's kinda like the KKK putting up a cross on fountain square in Cincinnati right across from a Jewish Menorah... it was meant to inflame and insult, totally the wrong message for "True" christians... and thats why I was right there telling the city to take it down!!! So, whether you are or aren't an atheist shouldn't matter, it's about common courtesy and respect...yes voice your views... yes have free speech.... but don't extend your rights over someone else's....