ACLU vs. Crosses on Federal Property
Netlore Archive: Does the ACLU's battle against displaying crosses on federal property extend to calling for their removal from military gravesites?
Description: Email flier
Circulating since: Feb 2003
Status: Intent is satirical
Email example contributed by N. Walker, 5 March 2003:
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Did you see in the news last week where The A C L U doesn't want any crosses on Federal Property? 
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Comments: Despite the evident satirical intent of this forwarded email - its author clearly disagrees with the ACLU's opposition to religious displays on government property per the "establishment of religion" clause of the U.S. Constitution - people have taken it seriously enough to complain to the group, prompting the following addition to the ACLU Website FAQ:
Why does the ACLU want to remove crosses from federal cemeteries?The ACLU is not pursuing, nor has it ever pursued, the removal of religious symbols from personal gravestones. Personal gravestones are the choice of the family members, not the choice of the government. The ACLU celebrates this freedom to choose the religious symbol of your choice.
Related Netlore:
ACLU Objects to Marines Praying?
From the Netlore Archive
Sources and further reading:
ACLU Position on Religious Liberty
American Civil Liberties Union
Last updated: 07/13/04
