Feds Remove Second Mojave Cross on Sunrise Rock

Last month the Supreme Court declared that the Mojave Cross on Sunrise Rock could stay where it was.
It was put up 75 years ago to honor World War I troops.

10 days later (leftist) vandals stole the 75 year-old cross from the rock.
Yesterday federal authorities removed the second cross that was put up to replace the first one.
The Press-Enterprise reported:

The Mojave Cross saga took yet another unexpected turn Thursday, when the contested symbol that vanished last week reappeared briefly before being taken down by federal officials.

National Park Service officials learned Thursday morning that a cross again was on top of Sunrise Rock, about 10 miles south of Interstate 15 near Cima Road, a sparsely traveled route into the Mojave National Preserve. It’s about 30 miles east of Baker.

Some version of the cross has stood there for 75 years as a tribute to fallen World War I soldiers. Vandals made off with the cross May 9, 10 days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it could remain pending the outcome of a decade-long court battle over whether it should be permitted on public land.

Once federal officials discovered Thursday that it was a replica of the stolen cross, the Justice Department said it had to be taken down.

“It just gets crazier and crazier,” said Wanda Sandoz, who together with her husband, Henry, has acted as a caretaker for the cross for more than 25 years.

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#1 May 21, 2010 at 5:21 am
nadadhimmi commented:

You see, Obama and the fascist/communist establishment view laws as restricting individuals only. Never the “government”. Only “the little people” must follow rules and laws you know. Thus is born tyranny, fear, hatred and a peoples revolt.
#2 May 21, 2010 at 5:25 am
Militant Conservative commented:

I’ll obey the law when my leaders do. Better watch out this is going to spread. powder is dry.
#3 May 21, 2010 at 5:26 am
neomom commented:

They are pushing us hard. Really hard. There is a few million people nearing the other side of enough. Pray for peace. Prepare for War.
#4 May 21, 2010 at 5:28 am
Sickofobama commented:

So I guess this means when Obama and his Commiecrats are voted out they won’t be leaving D.C.

Obama plans on being in office for life.
#6 May 21, 2010 at 5:41 am
LimoLibsStink commented:

0bama:

What is wrong with that?

Those old military vets just cling to their bibles and their guns. It’s time we disrespect them! Allahu Akbar!

I know the old story about America settlers being from Christian countries. But, they are dead and gone – and so is America. Just look at the 57 billion Muslims who reside in this country. Isn’t it time for a Change? I say Sharia law for all!

My limousine is running and I have a meeting is CAIR. I think we have more cross up-rooting to do. Christian military people suck and so does America. Good day.
#7 May 21, 2010 at 6:06 am
Neoavatara commented:

Why should we expect anything less from this Administration?

http://www.neoavatara.com/blog
#8 May 21, 2010 at 6:09 am
Terry Gain commented:

Barack Hussein Obama is a Muslim practicing Taqiyaa.
#9 May 21, 2010 at 6:16 am
GrayRider commented:

I’m confused. What gives the feds the lawful right to remove the cross? Anyone have any doubts that we have an outlaw administration?
#11 May 21, 2010 at 6:28 am
Chip Bennett commented:

So, will the ACLU go after Arlington National Cemetery next? After all, it too has crosses, and more crosses, and even more crosses.

By the way, from the article:

The National Park Service launched an investigation, which led them to a High Desert newspaper that received an e-mail containing an explanation for the theft, purportedly written by the person who carried it out. Citing an agreement made with the e-mail’s sender, the newspaper declined to hand over the e-mail itself or share the address of the sender with authorities.

However, the paper published the e-mail’s text, which said the cross was taken in response to the Supreme Court decision. Taking it down was not intended as an affront to Christians or veterans, but rather as anti-discrimination gesture, according to its author, who claimed to be a veteran.

Veterans groups are offering a reward for information leading to a conviction of whoever removed the cross, and the National Park Service law enforcement officers set up a tip hot line.

So, how about throwing the editor of the High Desert newspaper in jail for contempt of court, for failing to disclose the identity of the person who claims in his letter to be the perpetrator of trespassing, vandalism, theft, and destruction of property?
#13 May 21, 2010 at 6:47 am
JimNash commented:

We are sliding down a very dangerous slippery slope when the Justice Department ignores the Supreme Court…time for Americans enmasse to begin ignoring the laws of this banana republic…why should we follow the law when our own government and leaders don’t?
#14 May 21, 2010 at 6:47 am
Blacksmith8 commented:

Do y’all remember WHY the SCOTUS said the cross could stay? Because, it’s on PRIVATE land. The spot where that cross has stood is PRIVATE. Where’s the warrant that “Federal” officials used to take the new cross?

Gonzalez, TX 1836, ‘Come and take it’
#15 May 21, 2010 at 6:50 am
Just_Saying commented:

Well said, Jim Nash. So, the Obummer Administration (DOJ) is now blatantly ignoring the Judicial Branch, and has control over the Legislative Branch? Sounds dangerous.

Here we go…
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#16 May 21, 2010 at 6:52 am
Jack commented:

Sounds like “the people” need to take matters into their own hands…with dry powder.
#17 May 21, 2010 at 7:00 am
TXBitty commented:

The feds didn’t read the ruling.
#18 May 21, 2010 at 7:15 am
Michigan commented:

I wouldn’t want to be the guy who was ordered by his bosses to take it down. God have mercy on those idiots.
#19 May 21, 2010 at 7:17 am
Chris commented:

Let’s see if I have this straight…..by extension…..

(So far at least…) The Supreme Court has upheld your right to own a personal firearm.

So the gun you have owned for years is safe — until…..

Some scumbag steals it.

Then you purchase another one to replace it.

Without any forewarning, along comes some cranial-vacant twit who confiscates the newly-acquired firearm from you, all in the righteous name of upholding “THE LAW”….

(How DARE you obtain a substitute to replace your illegally-stolen property! Why da noive, da noive of ya!!)

All this, of course, sounds perfectly “logical” in the alternate universe that this current Administration inhabits.

Brethren, let us pray!
#20 May 21, 2010 at 7:21 am
Auntie Em commented:

They are doing their best to incite anger and hurt the morale of this country.

Psalm 71
In thee O Lord do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me: for thou are my rock and my fortress. Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For thou are my hope, O Lord God: thou are my trust from my youth.

In GOD we Trust.