Posted on 12/06/2016 9:47:49 AM PST by EinNYC
The talk show host Mike Gallagher is currently discussing how outraged he was when a woman corrected his "Merry Christmas" greeting to her, telling him she "would prefer a 'Happy Holidays' greeting". I also prefer a "Happy Holidays" greeting because his original greeting would not be appropriate to me. I called the show to tell the call screener this (I NEVER call in to radio shows!). I was very respectful and told the call screener that I didn't even need to go on the air, but just wanted to get my opinion across. She took my name. As soon as I said I didn't even need to go on the air, I just wanted him to be aware of my opinion, I heard the phone on her end hung up without a single word. I couldn't believe it.
Meanwhile, Gallagher and a lot of his callers are saying that they feel they should say "Merry Christmas" to everyone and the heck with what the other party thinks. I think that is outrageously ethnocentric, sorry. This is a nation of nations and other peoples' peaceful beliefs should be respected. If you KNOW that the other person is a Jew, you should not wish them a happy [holiday that is not part of their religion]. Might as well tell a Buddhist or a Sikh "Merry Christmas". It would have as much meaning. I also feel that it is a subtle call to conform to the majority.
I'm sure that many years of blatant antisemitism toward me somewhat colors my attitude. In the public schools I attended as a child in the Midwest, I was publicly singled out by the teacher for not singing carols along with the other students in December music classes, and given a negative behavioral notation. I had other students scream at me in December and April that "you killed J.C.!" That was as predictable as the swallows returning to Capistrano. There was a huge push to conform and observe the rituals of Christianity. Judaism or simply being different was not given any consideration.
I do not want to be lumped into one big group. I do not want to have to duck under "The Great Leveler" rather than stick out. Never have, never will.
I have even less respect for Mike Gallagher and his staff now than I even did before.
Merry Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of the Messiah.
“No, it is not a U.S. holiday.”
Yes, it is, moron. It is on the federal schedule of federal holidays.
Stop being a self-centered, childish idiot.
Sure it is. Federal holidays
Christmas Day has been a Federal Holiday since, I think, about 1870.
EID= IED. No wonder they like that holiday.
A bang LOL.
My thoughts exactly.
EinNYC, you're the one who's being overly sensitive here.
But you are just trying to... push YOUR POV on me
Nonsense. Saying "Merry Christmas" is not trying to "push a POV" on anyone.
If someone told me "Happy Hanukah", I might note the fact that I'm not Jewish, or that I don't celabrate that holiday, but I certainly wouldn't take offense at the person giving the greeting. That's intolerant.
Indeed, if I was in Israel at the time, I'd fully expect to hear "Happy Hanukah" repeatedly, in the parlance of the dominant culture there.
So clearly you've got some kind of chip on your shoulder, IMHO...
Yeah, it’s like fireworks.
Only bigger.
Jew are hardly exempt for being insensitive to others. Every time Jewish run Hollywood and the Jewish run Networks air content that demonizes, distorts and perverts Christianity and Christians, I am offended.
We live in a pluralistic society and thank God we have the right to free speech although it is constantly being challenged by liberals and PC minds. I won't wish you a Merry Christmas because I know it offends you. I sincerely wish/pray that the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob fill your heart with His love & Shalom!
they love the holiday to bits.
A Jewish couple joins us every year at Christmas. They’re not religious and they’re not sensitive.
I hear it is a really hot celebration.
Really burns it up.
I do NOT ask people what their religion is. Or was. Or will be in some future.
So, how am “I” supposed to know you are Jewish when I pass you on the street or in the store?
I assume I have met Jews in the past, do you carry some sort of sign or label? - assuming the absence of the male’s round head cover.
LOL.
conform or be cast out.
Seriously though; if someone wishes you a merry Christmas, they are extending a nicety that personally reverberates with them. Take it as it is meant: in good spirit and as a nicety, not as a personal affront because you think they are telling you to conform.
Sometimes a greeting or well wishing sentiment is just that and nothing more.
It’s one of those do unto other things I guess.
Happy Festivus?
Happy RamaHanuKwanzMas?
Merry Hanukawanzamas?
Lady, you’ve got issues which should be addressed in a more private treatment setting.
I only vaguely remember him having a radio show on in the DC area. Did he have some canned audio saying “it’s just an isolated incident.” ?
Totalitarian snowflakes who can’t accept the fact that others won’t behave the way they demand.
When everyone thinks alike, nobody thinks.
Puppies and coloring books coming your way, Snowflake.
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