From: jdjj2@msn.com   
      
   Any symbols of faith are fine......in private places.  And, as you know,   
   many private places are seen......publically.   (Like churches, or,   
   places of worship).   Public places, are public.   All people have   
   access to 'public' buildings, like government buildings, and they   
   shouldn't have any one faith given prominence over another.   As for   
   me......I'm fine with any display.  I am a person of faith, I am a   
   Christian Scientist.   I am use to Christian symbols of faith, and I   
   agree with them being displayed.   I just think a case can be made, that   
   government buildings/public buildings should be neutral.   I realize to   
   many Christian conservatives, those are 'fightin' words', but that is   
   the only way from offending people.   And, since we are all tax   
   payers.........   
      
   As for cemeteries, no, I don't believe symbols have to be secular.  Many   
   soldiers were people of faith, and I think those displays of faith, are   
   their right.   And they should be displayed, for example, on their   
   headstones.   On most military headstones, the symbol of ones faith are   
   engraved.   I agree with that.   Anyone who gave their lives for their   
   country, should be laid to rest, with dignity and respect.   That   
   includes recognition of who they were.......including faith.   
   And it is also appropriate, since the next realm is now their reality.   
   Let them have it.   
      
   Jack.   
      
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