It is all about a symbol, a symbol that represents religious faith for many people in this country.  On September 25, 2005 Patrick Stewart was killed in action in the country of Afghanistan.  He was serving his country, his president, his people.   He was to be honored in Arlington Cemetery as so many patriots and warriors have been in times past.  Yet this time there was a catch.  The religious symbol he wanted placed on his marker was a pentagram, a five pointed star that represents the Wiccan faith.  Although our government allows a wide diversity of symbols that include glyphs for the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Mormon, Hindu, and many other faiths, our government is not allowing the Wiccan star.  The rally we attended on July 4, 2006 was a plea, a cry, a demand for the rights that we deserve as American Pagans.  The following pictures should give you a flavor and a taste of what the rally was like.  Hopefully, in the weeks or months ahead, I will be able to update this webpage and share that Patrick Stewart's wish, and the rights of Pagan Americans has been met.  Only time will tell.