Is there any respect for freedom left in this country?. It is quite possible that one of the only remaining freedoms is the freedom to destroy the liberty of others. Can a single individual tear down the traditions and heritage of millions? Of course and it may happen again.

The restriction of our freedoms is no more apparent than in a case the Supreme Court will review this Wednesday, October 7th. They are looking at a decision by a federal appeals court that determined a simple white, unadorned, 75 year old cross literally in the middle of nowhere, erected in 1934 as a memorial to veterans, should be destroyed.  This nonsense was the result of a lawsuit filed by the ACLU, acting on behalf of a single Oregon resident and former National Park Service employee who says he would be offended if he happened to drive by the memorial. Will this be the reason thousands of veterans and all Americans will be denied this meaningful tribute?

Since the federal court decision, the cross has been boarded up. The U.S. Government recently acquired the once private land on which the memorial sits when the site became part of the Mojave Federal Preserve. After the ACLU and its nutty client filed the lawsuit, Congress acted on the side of freedom and worked with veterans to preserve the monument, voting to give an acre of land containing the memorial back to the veterans who had maintained it for decades. This was in exchange for five acres given to the government.

You would think the Oregon radical and an equally radical ACLU (which should be renamed the American Anti-Civil Liberties Union) would back off after the "acre exchange." But ask yourself why the ACLU would take such a remote matter all the way to the Supreme Court?

The cross is used around the world to honor the military for courage, sacrifice and honor. Our nation's second highest military award is the Distinguished Service Cross. And what about the crosses at military cemetaries, not the least of which is Arlington and includes the Canadian Cross of Sacrifice, dedicated in 1927.? Thousands of police, firemen and others are so honored with the cross after death. These memorials are part of our heritage, our love of country and our respect for those who have fought for freedom and for us.

Could it be that all of these simple memorials will be trashed? Is that the reason the ACLU, using a lone protestor, is willing to go to such lengths — to remove an important symbol of strength and courage from public places? I say "yes," that's it exactly.

Take away the symbols of freedom —- the traditions of "We the people" and you take away some of the fabric of this nation. Watch what happens Wednesday. Will freedom win?

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