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xocetaceans

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25. LOL: "You can always trust AI." That is either unmarked sarcasm or a serious condition.
Sun Nov 9, 2025, 01:02 PM
Nov 2025

Here is what the ABMC FAQ states:

Are the cemetery grounds American territory?

No, the cemetery grounds are not American territory. However, use of the land is granted to the United States in perpetuity, free of any taxes, fees or any other charges. This is done through a treaty between the United States and the relevant host nation. For example, if there is a crime committed within the boundaries of an ABMC site, host nation law applies, and the investigation would be conducted by local police.

https://www.abmc.gov/about-us/faqs/


So, the "AI summary" seems to be correct in this case, but did you actually check its claims? If you don't you'll likely eventually just be accepting AI summarizing AI summarizing AI ad infinitum. Good luck with that.

Regardless, the relevant point made in the FAQ is that if crimes are committed on the land that comprises the cemetery, Dutch law would apply. If there are anti-racism laws there that would apply to the removal of those commemorative installations, perhaps Dutch law might be applied to charge those who ordered such removals under the applicable laws if evidence might be gathered via FOIA.

Of course, I might be vastly wrong regarding the utility and possible effectiveness of such an approach.

Either way, the public affairs email for the ABMC is given as:

"Please contact ABMC Public Affairs at publicaffairs@abmc.gov with any questions."

https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/about-netherlands-american-cemetery/


Writing the ABMC there might be a way to get what was removed to be reinstalled.

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The Big Cave continues. Infuriating. yorkster Nov 2025 #1
The Heritage Foundation ia but one slightlv Nov 2025 #12
Considering that the workshops held for implementing their baby Project 2025 included... JHB Nov 2025 #22
They were Antifa before The Wizard Nov 2025 #33
No, they weren't. That brand of conservative/RWer always loved their dictators... JHB Nov 2025 #36
Our fathers uncles and grandfathers were antifa The Wizard Nov 2025 #38
And, per earlier post in this subthread, I was discussing the Heritage Foundation... JHB Nov 2025 #39
Ohhh. The 'horridness' of this administration is unending... hlthe2b Nov 2025 #2
What was the compliant? The people of the village take care of the cemetery so what is the problem? Deuxcents Nov 2025 #3
I thought it might be US territory, but it is not. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2025 #5
LOL: "You can always trust AI." That is either unmarked sarcasm or a serious condition. xocetaceans Nov 2025 #25
Thank you. TommyT139 Nov 2025 #27
No, the land was provided by the Netherlands, the cemetery is managed by the US army. NT Lanboyo Nov 2025 #35
Despicable. nt delisen Nov 2025 #4
This is just so amazingly mean spirited and petty that it's hard to get my head around. Biophilic Nov 2025 #6
Unless there are exculpatory facts missing from the report (which I sincerely doubt) RVN VET71 Nov 2025 #21
I'd leave my name and address off of a letter to them KS Toronado Nov 2025 #26
Their hatred of fellow Americans is so granular The Blue Flower Nov 2025 #7
As a veteran, this action makes me sick. Scalded Nun Nov 2025 #8
I am so sorry for what you and our veterans have had to endure Grim Chieftain Nov 2025 #10
I read somewhere back in 2016 he was slightlv Nov 2025 #17
He and his racism mimics Hitler and his. MLWR Nov 2025 #9
They had better not be destroyed! pandr32 Nov 2025 #11
So unexpected from the White Heritage Foundation William Seger Nov 2025 #13
Just disgusting. Old Crank Nov 2025 #14
When is Trump just going to plow over all those graves? LudwigPastorius Nov 2025 #15
The Unmonuments Men. .. yorkster Nov 2025 #16
What bullshit reason was given for this blatant racism? JoseBalow Nov 2025 #18
I really despise the rotten creatures in the Heritage Foundation. bronxiteforever Nov 2025 #19
Ditto ... and for a long time now. KPN Nov 2025 #20
There will be a reckoning. Joinfortmill Nov 2025 #23
But of course.. LW1977 Nov 2025 #24
From last June: TommyT139 Nov 2025 #30
Limburg state members want temporary memorial for black liberators chowder66 Nov 2025 #28
Thanks. I'm posting from a phone and editing ex post facto as I can. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2025 #34
Such idiots! It's moves like this Buddyzbuddy Nov 2025 #29
Are they are trying to start a race war? Easterncedar Nov 2025 #31
Limburgse Statenleden willen tijdelijke herdenkingsplek voor zwarte bevrijders mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2025 #32
Disgraceful wendyb-NC Nov 2025 #37
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