Ballot Argument for Proposition A

ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSITION A

Vote YES to save the Mount Soledad Memorial – AS IT IS, WHERE IT IS – with its centerpiece 29-foot cross, walls, and plaques, by transferring it to the Federal government!

Hundreds of thousands of San Diegans have united to save this historic monument!

Vote YES to preserve the integrity of the Mount Soledad Memorial by turning the monument into federal property as a “National War Memorial” protected under the Constitution of the United States!

The Mount Soledad Memorial was built in 1954 as a tribute to the veterans of the Korean War.  Since then, a private group has expanded the site to include a large American flag and plaques and walls dedicated to veterans of all wars.

The people of San Diego treasure this historic memorial and public asset – AS IT IS, WHERE IT IS.

Needlessly tampering with the memorial by removing the cross would have a permanent negative impact on the quality of life and unique landscape of our beautiful city.

As in the case with Mount Soledad, wherever veterans are honored with the symbols of the fallen, an intolerant few will launch frivolous lawsuits that waste our tax dollars and threaten our heritage.

Failure to protect Mount Soledad as it stands today will place many other noble symbols of our past in jeopardy.

Transferring the property to the federal government is the best way to preserve Mount Soledad so future generations can honor those who have sacrificed to protect the freedoms of this great nation.

In 2004, the President of the United States signed legislation designating the Mount Soledad site a “National War Memorial.”

Vote YES to transfer the land to the federal government and permanently preserve Mount Soledad – AS IT IS, WHERE IT IS.

Honor our Veterans!

Protect our Memorial!

Transfer the Land!

Vote YES on Proposition A!

Philip L. Thalheimer Chairman San Diegans for the Mt. Soledad National War Memorial	CDR Randy “Duke” Cunningham USN (Retired) United States Congressman 50th District, California
Roger Hedgecock Radio Talk show host Former Mayor of San Diego	Rick Roberts Radio Talk show host
Col. Jerry Coleman, USMC (Retired) Hall of Fame Broadcaster Voice of the Padres