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Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint (Update Post 8)
« on: May 25, 2016, 01:13:08 pm »
Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times - Updated: 8:46 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/24/memorial-day-crosses-for-fallen-soldiers-removed-a/

A Memorial Day display featuring dozens of white crosses to honor fallen soldiers was removed from public property in Georgia after someone complained.

The 79 handmade crosses in Hiram were meant to represent the 79 Paulding County residents who died in America’s wars, officials told Fox News.

Hours after the crosses were posted, an unnamed resident called the office of City Manager Barry Atkinson and asked whether a Christian display was appropriate.

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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2016, 02:40:58 pm »
This is not my country anymore.  **nononono*
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2016, 03:00:24 pm »
Quote from: mountaineer on May 25, 2016, 02:40:58 pm
This is not my country anymore.  **nononono*

Nor mine.

This is hideous.
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2016, 03:05:02 pm »
Every little 'berg is afraid of getting sued-having to fork out money they don't have.  I blame lawyers for much of this crap.
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2016, 03:06:53 pm »
Shameful.   
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2016, 03:07:50 pm »
Quote from: mirraflake on May 25, 2016, 03:05:02 pm
Every little 'berg is afraid of getting sued-having to fork out money they don't have.  I blame lawyers for much of this crap.

True enough.

The tiny minority who 'complain' are sue-happy freaks and I'm sure the lawyers love and encourage them.....
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2016, 03:18:53 pm »
Hours after the crosses were posted, an unnamed resident called the office of City Manager Barry Atkinson and asked whether a Christian display was appropriate.

(If I were mayor): " 'Inappropriate'... really? Tell me, in what way is it 'inappropriate' to honor soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect your freedom to voice your opinion in public?" 
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2016, 04:14:49 pm »
wouldn't it be nice IF families of Christian soldiers filed a lawsuit saying that they were offended that our government doesn't have the decency to recognize the majority of people in this country who practice Christianity? Would be nice if the turnout was so overwhelming that they had no choice but to reinstate the crosses out of respect for those who fought and died for htisw country and their families!
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2016, 06:30:07 pm »
Cross memorial for fallen veterans back up after public outcry

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/05/25/cross-memorial-for-fallen-veterans-back-up-after-public-outcry.html?cmpid=cmty_twitter_fn

The moved sparked public outcry -- particularly on social media -- and, after a city council meeting Tuesday night, the crosses were put back in place Wednesday morning.

"It was never about religion -- it was just to honor them," Hiram Mayor Teresa Philyaw told FoxNews.com Tuesday.
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint (Update Post 8)
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2016, 06:31:40 pm »
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint (Update Post 8)
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2016, 07:24:04 pm »
Thanks for the update.
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Re: Memorial Day crosses for fallen soldiers removed after single complaint
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2016, 07:33:54 pm »
Quote from: andy58-in-nh on May 25, 2016, 03:18:53 pm
Hours after the crosses were posted, an unnamed resident called the office of City Manager Barry Atkinson and asked whether a Christian display was appropriate.

(If I were mayor): " 'Inappropriate'... really? Tell me, in what way is it 'inappropriate' to honor soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect your freedom to voice your opinion in public?"
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