How would you like 80 different and radical religions at your front-door step...demanding access to the airport...and amongst them are the Muslim brothers who want all items removed? This is how bad the situation has gotten.
I neither run an airport nor sit on the bench.
Jews and on occasion have access. I've heard of attempts by Wiccans for representation at seasonal events.
These displays happen all over the country, without much problem in most cases. Here there was an obvious problem because Sea-Tac said Christian symbol yes, Jewish symbol no, and you can't do that. Even if Sea-Tac want's to, they can't. The administrator should have known that.
Can you point me to any public display that has been plagued by 80 different, racical religions seeking entry? I'll settle for 25.
That particular rationale is bogus. If it ever happens it will be dealt with.
And to whoever asks the question next, yes, Muslims participate too.
The Muslims are too preoccupied with prostrations at the gate, squatting in critical seats and hoarding seat belt extenders to bother with interior decorating.
What's wrong with displaying the holidays of those who are citizens of America?
I doubt that Seattle would make this much fuss if a Buddhist had asked the Port Authority for permission to set up a display in honor of Buddha's birthday in late January or early February.
But heaven forbid a Jew be granted the same.
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(Possibly from the mind of the Port Authority director)
What's this? A request to put up a Hannukah display? I dunno... I know, I'll just dither about and push off the decision until after Hannukah is over, whenever that is.
What's this? A lawsuit? D@mn Jews, forcing me to make a decision! Who do those uppity snots think they are! Don't they know that this is a Christian country! You all need to shut the h@ll up... upgrateful SOBs.
I know - I just get rid of all the 'Holiday Trees' and blame the Jew... heh, heh, heh...