Another Victory in the Mt. Soledad War Memorial Case

Stop the ACLU ^ | 11/13/07 | Staff

[pissant]

A California man who sued in federal court seeking to have a congressional decision nullified and a veterans’ memorial cross on Mt. Soledad removed has lost on both counts, giving hope to memorial defenders the 18-year legal odyssey for the site soon will be over.

“We are very pleased with the court’s decision and are hopeful that this epic legal battle will soon be resolved,” said Pete Lepiscopo, of San Diego, an affiliate attorney for The Pacific Justice Institute, which has worked on amicus briefs in the case.

“There is a reason the U.S. Supreme Court, Congress, and the president intervened in this case to protect the Mt. Soledad War Memorial: this nation honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to insure such public expressions of faith can continue in this country,” he said.

The case, which still has several minor issues pending, is the only remaining litigation over the existence of the cross at the war memorial in California. It challenged a law signed by President Bush in 2006 that actually accepted the transfer of ownership of the site from the city of San Diego to the federal government.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals earlier dismissed a challenge targeting the city, since the federal government now controls the land. Several hundred thousand Americans, including 27,000 from California, also signed a petition assembled by the American Center for Law & Justice to seek the preservation of the memorial.

The ACLJ represented itself and 20 members of the 110th Congress including U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., who sponsored legislation that transferred control of the Mt. Soledad Memorial to the federal government.

[pissant]

Yes!

[hsalaw]

Excellent. Another looney can just cry himself to sleep tonight.

[pissant]

Get ready for the next round of the War on Christmas this year, coming to a municipality near you

[Gene Eric]

Thomas More Law Center has done quite a bit for the Mt. Soledad Cross

Thomas More Law Center

Do a Site Search on Soledad.

[pissant]

I’ve read all about it previously. They are an excellent organization. An antidote to the ACLU and its minions.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Is this the same battle that Tony Snow used to talk about when he subbed for Rush a few years back? You know...back when he was an actual Conservative before he drank the RINO Koolaide? ;)

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[RasterMaster]

Duncan Hunter and Mt. Soledad:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20060512-9999-1n12cross.html

http://timereallymatters.com/mount-soledad/dh-mount-soledad-print.png

[RasterMaster]

Letter sent by Duncan Hunter:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/images/060511hunter_letter.pdf

[pissant]

I think so. Though I did not listen to Tony much.

[4integrity]

This is GREAT news!! Thanks for the update.

This is why I now donate to ACLJ rather than some politicians.

[karnage]

What is the name of the d**do who tried to get rid of the cross?

[boop]

"What is the name of the d**do who tried to get rid of the cross?"

I don't know but he must have to travel some distance to get there so he can be "offended" by it.

[Comparative Advantage]

I think his name was Paulson. He’s dead now.

I contribute to the Thomas More Law Center, Alliance Defense Fund and Rutherford Institute. These legal organizations often pull their resources in cases involving the ACLU. Rather than just being disgusted by these stories, help to fight back!

[Proud_USA_Republican]

Suck on that Anti-Christian Lawyers Union aka ACLU.

[AuntB]

ANOTHER Duncan Hunter accomplishment!!! No other candidate has the bona fides that he does. NO ONE.

[karnage]

Well done! I also support TMLC, and the David Horowitz Freedom Center, etc.

[ReignOfError]

Get ready for the next round of the War on Christmas

It seems to come earlier every year. I think this year the hype started just after the 4th of July.

[Pinkbell]

"A California man who sued in federal court seeking to have a congressional decision nullified and a veterans’ memorial cross on Mt. Soledad removed has lost on both counts"