Bolstered by a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the group has asked eight municipalities in Pinellas and Hillsborough for a chance to perform the invocation. They plan to approach all governments in Pinellas and Hillsborough, Adkins said. The case supported the right of Greece, N.Y., to hold an invocation. In the ruling, Justice Anthony Kennedy said opportunities to lead invocations must extend to "a minister or layperson of any persuasion, including an atheist."
MORE: http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/atheists-joining-those-making-invocations-at-local-government-meetings/2191987
