British County Refuses To Fund Easter Cross

For years in the British county of Lancashire, church volunteers have put up a large cross in the St. Annes' town square at Easter time. Now however, according to yesterday's Daily Express, European Union health and safety rules require that they hire contractors for the job. However, Lancashire County Council has refused to fund the costs of contractors saying that it would be an improper use of county funds. This in turn has led to a protest by residents who claim that the county is wrong in thinking that non-Christians would be offended by the cross. MP Philip Davies called the council decision "completely barmy".