Airport removes Christmas trees to avoid suit

MSNBC ^ | December 11, 2006 | Associated Press

[Non-Sequitur]

Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky, who made his request weeks ago, said he was appalled by the decision. He had hired a lawyer and threatened to sue if the Port of Seattle didn’t add the menorah next to the trees, which had been festooned with red ribbons and bows.

Looks more like a demand rather than a request.

[Non-Sequitur]

Except that no one was threatening to sue them.

According to the article Rabbi Bogolmilsky had threatened to sue and had lawyers standing by.

[Non-Sequitur]

Having BOTH a tree and a menorah indicates TOLERANCE.

No, having a tree AND a menorah AND a crescent moon indicates TOLERANCE. Or a tree and a menorah and a crescent moon and a wicca symbol. Where does it end? The threat was made, so the offending article was removed. I would the that the Rabbi would be satisfied with that.

[Rushmore Rocks]

Just this morning, I was at the United Red Carpet Lounge at DIA (Denver). Beautiful Christmas trees and decorations. Last night I was at Ted Stevens Airport (Anchorage, AK) The whole airport had wonderful Christmas decorations. Lots of stuffed polar and Kodiak bears there, too. PETA and the ACLU would be horrified............I loved it.

Too many people are just looking for an reason to be offended.

[colorado tanker]

Yep. There are a few people out there who absolutely, positively hate it when they see someone else having a good time.