There aren't many people in the world, let alone Jews, that do not know the image below.

The infamous pictured sign, which reads "Arbeit macht frei" or "Work sets you free", stood at the entrance of the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz since World War II -- until last Friday morning...

The World Jewish Congress covered the story as thus:

...(the sign) was found in northern Poland and five men were arrested on Sunday evening Polish police have said. The metal sign was found cut into three pieces. A major search had been launched after the sign was removed before dawn on Friday. The theft had caused outrage world-wide.

Five men in their 20s or 30s were detained and taken to Krakow for questioning, a police spokeswoman said. Road blocks were in place across the southern Polish region, while around 40 officers and forensic experts were mobilized to gather evidence at the camp itself. Poland also sought the help of the international policing bodies Interpol and Europol to try to track down the criminals.  "This is an absolute priority for the Polish police," added a spokeswoman for the national police.

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged Poland to find the “twisted criminals” behind the theft.

Frankly, I'm baffled that a crime as this can occur in our technology age.  Weren't there cameras on the scene?  What about security guards?  I've been to Poland and visited Auschwitz -- that sign is very large and made of metal.  Stealing it is a grave feat...

Now to tanget just a wee bit -- It's quite a concept. Freedom.  Whether we're talking about work setting one free, the land of the free, freedom of speach, ::insert freedom quote/cliche of your choice::, it's something every human being wishes for.  But where is the line drawn between right, wrong, and free?  Discuss.