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In July, we reported on the egregious policy of the Houston Cemetery's banning of religious speech at military funerals. Families wishing to use such speech had to submit a written request to cemetery director Arleen Ocasio. Even worse, this policy was supported by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Now, however, it looks as if constitutional rights to free speech have triumphed over politically correct bureaucrats and big government -- at least in this case.
The mediating parties have come to an agreement that restores the rights of military families to choose the way they honor their fallen loved ones. The VA will no longer be able to interfere with prayer during funeral services or censor the words "God" or "Jesus" in condolence cards and gifts. The VA will also have a cross, Bible and Star of David easily accessible to families who wish to have them. While this is, of course, excellent news, it's still inconceivable that it had to come to this point. The real tragedy here is that those who fight to protect our right to worship have to fight -- even in death -- for their own. The agreement now awaits the signature of Texas Supreme Court Justice Tom Phillips. Unfortunately, that agreement does not include the removal of Arleen Ocasio.
http://patriotpost.us/edition/2011/09/30/digest/
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