April 28, 2007

Still Not Allowing the Lion or the Wardrobe

(cross-posted from IMAO)

Witches, however, are now ok, as the US Department of Veterans Affairs has agreed to allow Wiccans who served in the US military to have a pentacle emblem engraved on their government-issued tombstones, thus bringing to 39 the number of religious symbols which are officially authorized on veterans' grave markers.

Other bizarre religious cult symbols, however, were rejected by the VA, and are shown below:

ecology.jpg

peace.jpg

recycle.jpg

un symbol.jpg

deadhead.jpg

prince symbol.jpg

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The decision regarding four more cult symbols is still pending, although personally I really hope these make the cut:

blue oyster cult.jpg

TerranEmpire Insignia.jpg

batman.jpg

Mudflap Girl.jpg

I'll let you know if any of these get selected.

Posted by: Harvey at 10:09 AM | Comments (5) | Add Comment
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1 As a Christian, I am bothered by pagan symbols. (Just like many people are bothered by Christian symbols.) But as an American, I believe those soldiers have EVERY right to have those symbols on their headstone, and I'll honor their service and dedication.

Posted by: Mrs. Who at April 28, 2007 01:50 PM (9FXen)

2 As a former member of the military I want a Harry Potter lightning bolt on my tombstone.

Posted by: TJ's Anti-contrarian Blog at April 28, 2007 02:39 PM (Luhuc)

3 I think it's a travesty of justice that the Bat Symbol isn't allowed! I'll settle if they use the "hot chick" mud flap symbol, though...

Posted by: Hapkido at April 28, 2007 07:39 PM (ugegk)

4 As a part time Pagan and full time atheist I find most other religious symbols offensive, however the cross on my door does keep away the vampires and the Jehovah's Witnesses I also regularly dip my phone In holy water to keep the telemarketers at bay.

Posted by: Blogless Brother at April 28, 2007 10:03 PM (SivVm)

5 Somebody needs to give that last chickie a sweater - she is *obviously* cold... ;-)

Posted by: Richmond at April 29, 2007 02:37 PM (e8QFP)

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