[Alouette]

the official display of a symbol of one religion conveys to those of us who subscribe to other religions or philosophies that we are less welcome, less valued, not fully part of the community; that we are allowed to be present by sufferance only. I certainly do not believe that the Christmas tree was erected with the intention of sending that message, and I understand that some non-Christians did not take that message from the display of the tree. But the Christmas tree conveyed that message to me

IT'S ALL ABOUT ME, ME, ME!

[tet68]

. I certainly do not believe that the Christmas tree was erected with the intention of sending that message, and I understand that some non-Christians did not take that message from the display of the tree. But the Christmas tree conveyed that message to me

I's say she was conflicted, her statement indicates that reason told her that there was no intention to feel disinfranchised/etc but her liberal feelings could not allow any instance that might offend ANY ONE.

She even admits that some non-christians didn't take that message from the display but somewhere, some how, someone might so she had to act.

Pathetic.

the Christmas tree conveyed that message to me
People have been confined for less, what else has been talkin to her???