A federal judge ruled, this week, in favor of an atheist group who sued to halt the
construction of a veterans’ memorial in the southern California city of Lake Elsinore. Pacific Justice Institute represents the city.
The design of the memorial includes a small section
depicting a WWII soldier kneeling at the graveside of a fallen comrade. The
Washington D.C. based American Humanist Association took issue with the design
that includes crosses and Stars of David—despite the fact that it accurately
mirrors foreign WWII cemeteries."
"This is a disappointing setback for the rights of
the people to honor those who have given their life in defense of our
nation," said Brad Dacus, president of PJI and a frequent guest on FOT.
“We can't erase history. If you visit foreign war
cemeteries from that era, you will see the exact same scene this memorial was
portraying," said Michael Peffer, lead counsel and director of PJI's Santa
Ana office. The city is exploring its options for appealing the decision and released the following statement: “We are disappointed with the court’s
decision. We plan to take a close look at the ruling. Our goal has always been
to recognize the men and women who have bravely served to protect our country
and our freedoms. We remain committed to this goal.”
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