Massachusetts library nixes Christmas tree to be more inclusive: report

nypost.com ^ | December 9, 2022 | Olivia Land

[lowbridge]

An eastern Massachusetts town’s library is being accused of depriving patrons of holiday cheer after it decided to skip its annual Christmas tree decoration, with one staffer claiming the display was nixed because it was making some residents “uncomfortable.”

The Endicott Branch of the Dedham Public Library in Dedham has angered some residents with its decision to not install a public Christmas tree this year, Fox News’ Jesse Watters reported Thursday.

“Instead of spreading holiday cheer, [the library is] going to keep the star in the box and leave the tree in storage, ending a tradition that’s been going on for decades,” Watters lamented, explaining that library director Amber Maroney allegedly said that patrons were offended by the display.

Library supervisor Lisa Desmond said she had been told that the decision was made because some patrons didn’t approve of the display.

“I was told that when people…walked in that room, it made them uncomfortable,” Desmond told WBZ Radio.

“Town Hall has a menorah out. I say let’s celebrate every tradition, religion— whatever it is that sparks joy for you and your family.”

[FlingWingFlyer]

Mass Maggots. Diversity SUCKS. It’s anti-American and anti-democracy.

[BenLurkin]

Who, seriously, who is made “uncomfortable” by a Christmas tree?

That’s just plain goofy.

[A Navy Vet]

It only takes a few Snowflakes to ruin innocent traditions.

[alexander_busek]

[...] with one staffer claiming the display was nixed because it was making some residents “uncomfortable.”

Probably a Somali!

Either that or some uptight, White liberal Lesbian wanting to "virtue signal."

Regards,

[metmom]

Excluding something makes them more inclusive.

Only in a liberal world mindset.

[Tell It Right]

All of this Christmas tree stuff might be confusing, so I’ll see if I can help. If seeing a Christmas tree is offensive, but it’s beautiful diversity to have drag shows for kids ... you might be a Democrat.

[rktman]

I’m sure kwanzaa is still okay. You can pick up your decorative machete at a nearby “kwanzaa hut” discount shop. 😵

[rigelkentaurus]

Everything from the government is now DoubleSpeak. Saying “to be more inclusive” by actually being LESS inclusive.

[metmom]

It only takes a few Snowflakes to ruin innocent traditions.

But that’s the point. They are trying to eradicate anything that gives us cultural or national identity, that anchors us to our past.

Change the traditions, eliminate the old ones and replace them with new ones.

Granted it’s a slow process but give it a generation and we won’t recognize this country.

[Red Badger]

Being more ‘inclusive’ by being ‘exclusive’.................okay, got it..................

[Alberta's Child]

The most beautiful and meaningful public Christmas displays in my area are in front of churches.

They can take the “holiday tree” in front of the municipal building and burn it to the ground, for all I care.

[caww]

......." because it was making some residents “uncomfortable.”.......

HAHAHAHHAHAHHA!

[adorno]

...with one staffer claiming the display was nixed because it was making some residents “uncomfortable.

That's minority rule, in this case, ONE STAFFER deciding for all the people.

The majority will, like they've been doing for many years now, nationwide and locally, go along to get along.

Liberals are really the minority when it comes to politics, but,they get to rule and control all our lives.

[x]

Dedham. 1/3 of the population is officially religiously “unaffiliated,” probably more unofficially.

Democrat Steve Lynch runs unopposed there for Congress. An old labor Democrat he used to be considered conservative for a Democrat. He isn’t anymore. He knows where the money comes from and who has the power in the party and in Congress.

[No name given]

I seriously doubt they ever featured a nativity scene.

[glennaro]

"I was told that when people…walked in that room, it made them uncomfortable ..."

The proper response to such a person is: "So?"
Perpetually-offended people live to be offended and will never be satisfied, so why bother trying to do so?

[ClearCase_guy]

“I was told that when people…walked in that room, it made them uncomfortable,” Desmond told WBZ Radio.

Hey -- when I go somewhere and I see one of those stupid rainbow flags that celebrates perversion ... it makes me uncomfortable ... so ... you'll be taking those down, right?

[BenLurkin]

bttt

[Skywise]

But they’ll keep the men in drag reading to children no matter how offensive coz… reasons.

Tell me again there’s no war on christmas