Quote:I searched images of Confederate cemeteries, and every one had a U.S. flag flying over them, with Confederate and U.S. flags marking each grave depending on who is buried there. This makes sense. There is no C.S.A. The Civil War was fought by the Union side to preserve the Union. It would make no sense to fly the flag of the losing side over the graveyard itself.

 

The court case you cite is a confusing point. Both the Star of David and the cross are religious symbols. You would think neither would be permitted if religious symbols are not allowed.

As far as Confederate cemeteries, I would have no problem with the battle cross being displayed.  Depending on the regulating body - if they are National cemeteries or monuments - then one would expect the US flag to be prominently displayed on the grounds.  In SC's case, I think it's on state property, not federal.

 

The court case of the cross for WWI vets is Salazar vs. Buono:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salazar_v._Buono

 

By the way, a short google search found several instances of folks trying to remove crosses from government lands, which will not help me win the "slippery slope" arguments with my right wing friends.

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