ACLU: Arlington National Cemetery Crosses and Cross Images?

[JRDelirious]

@Mr. Moto

The simple fact is, there were far fewer open atheists in the '40s. The assumption that an unknown soldier should be buried under a cross was probably a pretty correct one, especially at the time.

Right. At the time, the “default” was to be considered at least culturally “christian” even if you were non-practicing. Even in officially “laicist” France, there was a certain level of cultural assumption for these kinds of things.

[lissener]

@Brutus

. . . Eventually, of course, the ACLU will go after Arlington. It’s in their nature to be the biggest assholes possible.

Thanks, B, for not forcing me to change my judgment of you with this typical hollowheaded remark. I WISH–I wish I wish I wish–that you lived in a country without the benefits that you owe to the ACLU. Unfortunately, unless you emigrate, I’d have to live there too.

If you knew anything at all about the religious symbols at Arlington, or the ACLU, you’d consider your above statement to one of those embarrassing things that always make you cringe to remember.

[Kalhoun]

@Brutus

‘Silly’ does spring to mind.

If you read the OP, you will note they are asking why the ACLU doesn’t go after the crosses displayed in Arlington National Cemetary. You know, government property. Not ‘all crosses in any cemetary’.

Eventually, of course, the ACLU will go after Arlington. It’s in their nature to be the biggest assholes possible.

No, the ACLU will not go after Arlington Cemetery. The religious symbols aren’t government endorsement of religion. They are personal expressions of religion.

Why would you have a hard-on with an organization that protects your civil liberties? Do you have any idea what some people would have done with your liberties if it wasn’t for the ACLU looking out for YOUR best interests?

[rjung]

@Kalhoun

Why would you have a hard-on with an organization that protects your civil liberties?

The voices in his radio tell him to?

[Kalhoun]

@rjung

The voices in his radio tell him to?

I KNEW it! I fucking KNEW it!

[Brutus]

@Kalhoun

No, the ACLU will not go after Arlington Cemetery. The religious symbols aren’t government endorsement of religion. They are personal expressions of religion.

Sure they won’t. The ACLU has been around since 1920; Why not go after various religious symbols before? Because they didn’t think they could get away with it. The minute the ACLU thinks they can get away with getting rid of all crosses on all public property, they will. If only the 9th Circuit handled Virginia!

@rjung

The voices in his radio tell him to?

The smiley doesn’t make your remark any less assholish or snarky, you know.

[Munch]

@Brutus

The minute the ACLU thinks they can get away with getting rid of all crosses on all public property, they will. If only the 9th Circuit handled Virginia!

Now you’re just not paying attention. Please (re)read Apos’ post at post #12, read his link, and come back and tell us if you stand by this statement.

[Kalhoun]

@Brutus

Sure they won’t. The ACLU has been around since 1920; Why not go after various religious symbols before? Because they didn’t think they could get away with it. The minute the ACLU thinks they can get away with getting rid of all crosses on all public property, they will. If only the 9th Circuit handled Virginia!

Brutus, you don’t know what you’re talking about (as per usual). They are not anti-religion. They’re anti-government sponsored religion. If you can’t see the difference, then maybe this thread is over your head.

[Apos]

Where SallyStar died, Brutus shall live: in her apartment!

[Zagadka]

@Kalhoun

Brutus, you don’t know what you’re talking about (as per usual). They are not anti-religion. They’re anti-government sponsored religion. If you can’t see the difference, then maybe this thread is over your head.

You’re forgetting how Republicans see the world: Comic book black + white.

There is no middle ground. They’re either with you, or they are evil demonic forces seeking to destroy your good Christian way of life.

[andros]

And they generalize, too! The bastards!

[kaylasdad99]

@Gest

Shit. I didn’t bother to slow down and read Apos’ post including the link to the article about the case I was blathering about. :smack:

Just goes to show that Free Republic is good for something other than an opportunity to troll a little.

Uhhhh, Apos’s link is to the Detroit Free Press, not Free Republic.

[Gest]

@kaylasdad99

Uhhhh, Apos’s link is to the Detroit Free Press, not Free Republic.

I was thinking about this. Same story, different source. Sorry.