Netlore Archive: Is the ACLU against displaying crosses on federal property?
Description: Email flier Circulating since: Feb 2003 Status: Intent is satirical Analysis:See below
Email text contributed by N. Walker, 5 March 2003:
Subject: Fw: Clear Thinkers
Did you see in the news last week where
The A C L U doesn't want any crosses
on Federal Property?
ENOUGH SAID? ?
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.
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