Save Mt. Rubidoux Cross

I recently wrote a blog section on Mt. Rubidoux and the giant cross at the top of the mountain, now it seems as if this cross has created some kind of controversy and is a highly debatable topic!  
On the news I seen that they are wanting to take it down...something about it not separating state and religion???? It's a positive symbol and means a lot to a number of people why not just let it be? ....

After much thought and a little bit of research I answer to this in this matter. Would this not be an infringement of our first amendment right? .....It clearly states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." I also found that during "the Board of Education of Kiryas Joel Village School District v. Grumet,[1] Justice David Souter, writing for the majority, concluded that 'government should not prefer one religion to another, or religion to irreligion.' " Furthermore, "Justice Hugo Black adopted Jefferson's words in the voice of the Court, and concluded that 'government must be neutral among religions and nonreligion: it cannot promote, endorse, or fund religion or religious institutions.' The Court has affirmed it often, with majority, but not unanimous, support." So in conclusion I guess the real question to pose would be who in reality is against having this cross a top the mountain? Personally I do not feel there could possibly be such a disturbance by it, it's a peaceful symbol. Is it really hurting anyone in any kind of way? It's not killing anyone by its presence.....or is it?

Alicia Robinson writes the following in her report 

"Mount Rubidoux, a public park beloved by the community, has had a cross on its top since 1907. It is home to what locals say is the longest-running outdoor Easter sunrise service, which began in 1909. The current 35-foot concrete and steel cross replaced a wooden one in 1963, historian Glenn Wenzel said. " She further explains that this matter will be put on hold due to "200 residents pack[ing] the council chambers and speak[ing] for more than two hours. Most who spoke urged the City Council to save the cross." 

A current poll shows the following 

Today's Poll

The city of Riverside will consider selling the Mount Rubidoux cross to avoid a lawsuit from a group that advocates separation of church and state. What do you think officials should do?

91% -

Find a way to keep the cross. It's more than 100 years old and has historic significance for the community.

8%

Get rid of it. It's clearly a Christian symbol, which doesn't belong on public property.

1%

I don't know.