The death throes of the Patriarchal Age are getting more strident and violent, aren't they? What I found most disturbing is what I've put in bold in the following from the chonology link:

Aug. 25, 2003: Monument supporters file suit in federal court in Mobile seeking to block the monument's removal. It is filed on behalf of two Alabama residents described as Christians who believe "the United States was founded upon Jesus Christ" and their freedom of religion is being violated.

I'd say those folks need to be rounded up and made to go through a history course. They should be able to answer questions about US history the same way in which candidates for naturalisation do.

In the meantime, as my daughter's fav. bumper sticker says, "God protect me from your followers!"