Atheists establish Florida "Free Speech Zone"

The first atheist-sponsored monument on government property in the United States was unveiled in Starke, Florida on Saturday.

The monument, established in the "Free Speech Zone" next to the Bradford County Courthouse, is the result of a settlement reached between the County, local plaintiff Daniel Cooney and the American Atheists group.

Daniel Cooney has lived in Starke for over 30 years with his own opinions about religion. He said he feels that his opinions have inspired other Starke residents to find their voice.

Following a protest against the Ten Commandments monument placed in the "Free Speech Zone," Cooney filed a lawsuit against Bradford County alleging the Ten Commandments monument at the courthouse amounted to government endorsement of religion.

"My opinion is that's not a place for us to express our differences. If anything that's a place to express our commonalities. Whether it be to display plaques of our servicemen or display our flag," said Cooney.

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Atheists establish Florida "Free Speech Zone"