Another marker to be removed? A rant.

Cross on state land to possibly be removed

Corporal here. Jade brought my attention to this article and we felt it would be a good idea to share it. If this seems like a rant, I'll apologize now. It rather is actually.

We understand that someone could be offended, it is their right to be. However, a thought crossed my mind (no puns intended) about this. I did a quick Google search on the graves in Normandy. Those are United States government markers on government land. Yes, those cemeteries are actually United States territory if I recall correctly.

The reason I bring those markers up is that most are in the shape of crosses, with a few Star of David's mixed in. I do not recall seeing other religions in the photographs. I would hate to have someone take offense to those and decide to sue to have all those markers replaced with the round stones you often see Civil War and other soldiers getting.

Granted, in this day and age we are trying to be an inclusive nation. If you go to the government headstones webpage there are over 90 different options for religious emblems to be put on current government stones. These include many denominations of Christianity to Hinduism, Islam, Judaism,  and even Wicca.

Sadly we are in a time where people can't just get along over relatively minor things. Perhaps in a public park isn't the best place for it, but I wonder how many complain about the tall building scale crosses that can be seen from the public space of the interstate highway system?

Personally, and I believe Jade will agree with me, monuments that have been up for decades should remain as they are. Religious or not. As for reenacting and what this had to do with it, we really don't care what your beliefs are. If you are a decent human being willing to teach and portray history, whatever the era, we welcome you.

-Corporal