Lamh Foistenach Abu!
Posted on 12/22/2009 6:32:40 PM PST by artichokegrower
Sonoma County has ordered officials to remove angels, stars and other religious symbols from Christmas trees in county buildings over concerns they violate the Constitution.
Acting County Administrator Chris Thomas, who issued the order Monday to managers of all 26 county departments, said it's not the government's role to endorse religion.
"A star on top of a tree is a religious symbol for some people," he said.
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Isn't that a redundant statement?
A tree itself is a religious symbol for Pagans.
Maybe I should make a new religion that defines any government object (incl. the government itself) as a religious symbol? That would take care of the government in no time :-)
Give me an effin break!
I wish someone would whack ol’ Irv on the side of the head hard enough so he would see a few stars.
If someone is outraged over seeing a star, they should sit down and get over it. Spend that litigation money on a new hat or a take a vacation where it is warm.
These symbols violate the US Constitution - how?
Nowhere in the Constitution is the display of symbols that may have a religious significance prohibited. And if it is not explicitly prohibited, the presumption is, that it is not tacitly prohibited.
Which means that such a display is therefore permitted. At the option of the person who desires to put up the symbols.
Irv is a disabled veteran and atheist. (not sure if he has issues with God or suffered injuries of the head and mind and has no faith in anything)
Not sure why folks feel it necessary to stick it to others by crying foul over symbols on public display.. would he be as offended by a crescent?
Just say no.
Green is a religious symbol to Moslems.
Besides, it's not the place of government to decide what is or is not a legitimate religious symbol and then order that it be pulled off a tree or otherwise hidden from public view.
I think it's time to flense some fatheads in Sonoma County.
Yes this is moving. But these brave ones now have a commander in chief who is a traitor. We are all on the front lines now.
I’ve read that poem before, but never seen it in that format. You were right about the Kleenex.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
It should be legal to shoot these jerks.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
Does that mean we can remove Obamma from the white house, he and some think he’s god..
>> Give me an effin break!
It’s “over concerns”, not fact.
.....lying sacks of shit..
...these people are just Christian hating bigots...pure and simple.
....if they find a way to get rid of Christianity once and for all...they will not like the results one bit....all boundaries will then be gone...and it will truly be dog eat dog...
...the meanest among us will take over....any hope of peace gone.
Doesn’t their money have stars, other symbols and in God we Trust etc printed on it?
Maybe these idiots should have the money from their wallets removed too
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