The ACLU and religious tolerance

A soon-to-be-built memorial to victims of Hurricane Katrina in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, is attracting the ire of the American Civil Liberties Union. The problem, it seems, is that the memorial will "feature a cross bearing a likeness of the face of Jesus." Never mind the fact that it will be constructed by volunteers - on private land using private funds.

At least one local official, Parish President Henry "Junior" Rodriguez, is not overly concerned. Of the ACLU, he says, "They can kiss my ass."