Either specifically tell people coming in they cannot leave items or pick them up. I read the entire article and having someone cleaning the tombstones while people are present and blowing away items is wrong.
I personally would not leave anything — I know what Arlington is for but it is happening and it makes them look bad like they don’t care which is probably closer to the truth.
Remember, they are government workers. Caring is not part of the job description.
They specifically DO tell people not to leave stuff. It is posted on signs. But I don’t think any of them is heartless enough to march up to someone and demand they don’t leave artifacts. They see it, and I’m sure they just assume the artifacts will be cleaned up next time that plot area is policed. I say cleaned up deliberately, because that is what it has to be.
I understand what you mean, and I think the folks there who don’t practice a little vigilance and compassion DO need a talking to.
I have seen them, the ground crews with their little tractors and stuff, but I haven’t seen people being completely inappropriate like this person has.
And I will be willing to bet money I have spent FAR more time at Arlington over the years than the liberal POS writing the article. Be as that may, I could see where some of the caretakers would be oblivious on occasion. They aren’t members of the Tomb Guard, after all. They are union-paid government workers, is my bet.