Mojave Cross (no, not a new cocktail)

A bunch of years ago, some WWI vets--by way of their VFW post--set up a memorial to their fallen comrades-in-arms. The memorial is in the shape of a cross. It was originally erected on private land. So no problem, right?

Well, a few years later, the federal gov't acquired the land. Fast-forward a bunch of years, and a retired park ranger sues (successfully) to have the cross removed, as permission to build a Buddhist shrine near it was refused.

Well, the VFW is still around (even if those WWI vets aren't), and they like their memorial. Appeals were filed, Congresscritters were called, and the upshot is that Congress decided to swap the land containing the monument for a nearby parcel of privately-owned land.

The Judicial branch is now up in arms. Phrases like "legislative end-run" and "violation of the Constitution" are being thrown around. The case sits before the Supreme Court. Personally, I think the Congressional solution was pretty damned clever and what's going on now is more of a pissing match than anything else.

But that's just my opinion. My loyal readers (both of you) are likely to have your own. Let's hear 'em.