I do not think Newdow is capable of showing respect to anyone.
I first heard Newdow in an interview on the Dennis Miller show, and I was surprisingly impressed. He presents his views in a rational and reasonable manner, neither strident nor intolerant of anything except a violation of his Constitutional rights.
What is so scary about someone's not believing in god or an Invisible Pink Unicorn or Santa Claus or The Tooth Fairy? And then objecting to being required to swear allegiance to one or both or all?
What I don't understand about atheists is why they care if someone believes in God. I certainly don't care if someone professes to be an atheist (I personally don't believe in them). I don't believe in gambling but I don't want to shut down all the bingo halls in town. Just makes you wonder what really goes on in their minds.