Massachusetts has a Sacred Cod. What are the establishment clause implications?
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You risk the wrath of cod!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhJQp-q1Y1s
Cod save the Queen!
They didn't treat it very well, overfishing and all that. You'll notice it's sacred in a strictly financial way. So it would pass the separation test in the Roberts court which I hope never does get that fully secure fifth vote or there will be no wall at all.
"Cod save the Queen!"
And her fishist regime?