One Step Closer To Victory For Mt. Soledad Cross

Posted on July 20, 2006

Update: Thomas More Law Center reveals more details with press release.
The House voted by an overwhelming majority for a bill that seeks to acquire the land where Mt. Soledad Cross stands and keep the war memorial in place. The final vote was 349 to 74. All 74 nay votes were from democrats. The bill will now go to the Senate and will be introduced by Rep. Jeff Sessions.

While the current court cases trying to bring the cross down will continue, from my understanding this legislation could make them moot. The current cases are being argued on the state constitution and if the federal government steps in and acquires the land it would override any verdict on the current argument. Of course we expect this isn’t near the end of the road. I’m sure the ACLU will file a suit to challenge the constitutionality of the legislation if it passes.

Go Pundit Go is optimistic:

It’s unfortunate that the symbol of the Christian faith, a symbol of peace, sacrifice, and love, has been the center point of such a nasty and vigorous campaign by a few individuals who hate the sight of it, but in the end I believe the cross will continue to stand right where it is now. The people of San Diego made their voices heard and now Congress has too.

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3 Responses to “One Step Closer To Victory For Mt. Soledad Cross”

Bosun on July 20th, 2006 8:10 am

God bless the 349 representatives who voted for the bill and please God soften the hearts of the 74 who voted nay. Go Pundit Go said it all.

Respectfully,
Bosun
Gull on July 20th, 2006 8:33 am

From one small step … to a leap for the rest of us.

What is next on the ACLU agenda?

… what if they request that all houses of worship located on public streets replace religious symbols with flashing neon signs “Inquire inside for details on religious doctrine” …. Sound ridiculous?

HA. Most of us know who BIG BROTHER is — and it isn’t the government.
kerwin_brown on July 20th, 2006 1:41 pm

The House is in touch with the people while the Senate does not seem to be. I suppose it might be those 6 year terms compared with those 2 year terms. It also may be the number of constituents each has as it takes fewer individuals to influence the vote for a House member than a Senate member.