"I'm continually offended by the creeping paganism that is taking over this country."
It's not paganism. Trees are sacred to pagans.
dljordan wrote: "It's not paganism. Trees are sacred to pagans."
I didn't realize that, but my point is still valid. I am offended by many aspects of modern culture. For example, I work with many people who curse and use my Lord's name in vain. Do I ask my management to create an office policy where cursing is not allowed? No, I don't. I hope my co-workers are sensitive to my beliefs, but if they choose not to be, I don't make it an issue. Freedom of speech is pretty important. It protects me when I say, "Jesus is Lord" the same as when someone decides to use Jesus's name in a manner I consider vile. If I was foolish enough to give government the power to regulate cursing, I would ultimately threaten my own right to express religious views others might find offensive. Bottom line, the majority rules. The minority is protected from the majority by our Constitution. In areas where fundamental rights are violated, the minority just needs to suck it up.