[RANT] I think that the current debate revolving “Holiday” and “Christmas” is such a waste of time and complete nonsense. Can we say diversion? Yes. I just did. I don’t care what you call your holiday but I respect it just the same. Are we such an intollerant society now? Isn’t the foundation of our society a melting pot of culture and influence?
The separation of Church and State is important to regard but many of us forget why. It isn’t to protect the governing powers… so we’re left with one other entity. That’s right. It’s meant to protect the Church. However, this doesn’t mean that religion can’t play a part in trying to influence politics. An example of this is the abortion issue and the Catholic Church. Do they condone it? No. Some churches went as far as to send their parishioners out if they voted for a politician that was Pro-Choice. This is a clear step by the Church into the realm of politics. While this example is somewhat abusive in nature, it shows that the Church is very well endowed to enter this realm and throw their power around. Yet, the point of the separation of Church and State is that our governing powers have no right to tell their subjects to recognize a religion. So, changing gears, this clearly answers the question of religious symbols on public property. It’s OK! Get over it. What should we call the tree in front of the White House? “The Tree”? or “The Christmas Tree”? I say - Leave it up to the man living in White House. The point of the matter is that Uncle Sam has no right to tell YOU what to call a tree that you put in your house, or even if you put one there or not. End of discussion. [/RANT]
[PS. RANT] Oh. And Bill O’Reilly really is a blubbering idiot on this one. Can we say hypocrite. Yes. I just did.[/PS. RANT]
Sorry all but I’ve just been letting that little rant build up all week. The following poem was not written by me but I think it’s good (and fun) example of what happens when powerful agencies (read: ACLU) get their grips on things that really hold no relevance in their goals. Don’t get me wrong… I appreciate a lot of work that the ACLU does, but a lot of their work gets overshadowed by them stepping up to plate on ridiculous cases and getting egg on everyone’s face. Oh man… another rant may ensue…
On a final note, this was purely written in the moment and I don’t care to go through it with a fine tooth comb. But, as always, I’m open to any and all challenging views. I love being convinced that I’m wrong. Just make sure to give me criteria, maybe a value, three or four unique adantages, and social impacts for each. Yup. That should do it.
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