If the structure violates zoning laws, then the government is more than entitled to restrict their building it.

I believe the zoning laws were what was in question here. In the second decision, I believe, granted a variance in the zoning restrictions.

As for the cross itself, my thought was always that it was a collossal waste of money. The God that most Christians believe in doesn't need man-made monuments to be glorified. He'd rather we donate the money to worthy charities.

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