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ACLU WARNS SCHOOLS TO SAY "HOLIDAY" VS. "CHRISTMAS"
UC Daily News ^ | December 9, 2010

Posted on 12/09/2010 4:12:22 PM PST by NYer

School superintendents across the state were reminded by the ACLU this week that holiday celebrations focusing primarily on one religious holiday amount to an unconstitutional endorsement of  religion. 

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) letter, addressed to 137 public shool leaders across the state, stated that it was responding to a number of complaints from families about school party activites this Christmas season. 

Hedy Weinburg, ACLU executive director in Tennessee, cited several U.S. Supreme Court decisions about the matter.  

But several area citizens, like Jim Brown, think that such admonitions are misguided and potentially dangerous.  Brown commented on the news, saying "We are a Christian nation.  Let's act like it."  and said that he hopes that the teachers and administration will celebrate the Christmas season.  

Said one area teacher (name withheld), "I respect people of different faiths, but that doesn't mean that I'm going to eliminate my own from my work and and my classroom.   I can enjoy Christmas as Christmas without worrying that I'm going to offend someone.   My money still says that I trust in God.   Are they going to stop me from using that, too?" 

The letter was sent from the ACLU to the top administrators across the state.  What those administrators do with the information is yet to be seen. 


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: aclu; christmas; education; holiday
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To: NYer

This is unconstitional and a violation of the First Amendment. It’s time for the DOJ to “man up” and go after the commie atheists in the aCLU and throw them in jail where they belong. They are denying Americans their rights of Freedom of Speech and the Freedom of Religion.


41 posted on 12/09/2010 4:59:46 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Merry Christmas to all of my FReeper FRiends!)
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To: JPG
All Christians Lets Unite.

ACLU = Anti-Christian Litigation Unit.

42 posted on 12/09/2010 4:59:57 PM PST by He Rides A White Horse (unite)
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"If the world hates you, remember it hated me first"

~Jesus Christ
(John 15:18)
43 posted on 12/09/2010 5:01:31 PM PST by Shelayne (He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming quickly" Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! *Rev 22:20)
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To: Faith
What was once an honorable organization dedicated to the rights guaranteed to us by the Constitution has become a group of people attacking one faith, Christianity. They go after Christmas trees, Manger scenes, Christmas cards, and now even Merry Christmas greetings. They are no longer the noble organization they once were. When was the last time you saw the ACLU go after Mohammed, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, or any other religion except anything Christian? If they were the least bit even-handed, you could understand. They're not! Why can't you say the word 'Christmas'? This is nonsense. Listen to these clowns if you want. I am done!
44 posted on 12/09/2010 5:02:35 PM PST by maxwellsmart_agent
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To: Faith
What was once an honorable organization dedicated to the rights guaranteed to us by the Constitution has become a group of people attacking one faith, Christianity. They go after Christmas trees, Manger scenes, Christmas cards, and now even Merry Christmas greetings. They are no longer the noble organization they once were. When was the last time you saw the ACLU go after Mohammed, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, or any other religion except anything Christian? If they were the least bit even-handed, you could understand. They're not! Why can't you say the word 'Christmas'? This is nonsense. Listen to these clowns if you want. I am done!
45 posted on 12/09/2010 5:02:35 PM PST by maxwellsmart_agent
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To: NYer

superintendents across the state were reminded by the ACLU this week that holiday celebrations focusing primarily on one religious holiday amount to an unconstitutional endorsement of religion.

NO it does NOT. If the schools can force the teaching of islam to our children then the word Christmas can be said. The ACLU is an enemy of America AND OUR cONSTITUTION AND WAY OF LIFE..


46 posted on 12/09/2010 5:05:59 PM PST by SECURE AMERICA
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To: NYer

The next “reminder” coming from the ACLU will warn us that wishing someone a “Happy Birthday” constitutes an unconstitutional endorsement of a fetus’ right to life. At that point, nobody will be able to stick one’s head out the door without offending some woman who has already exercised her “right to choose”.


47 posted on 12/09/2010 5:07:02 PM PST by haroldeveryman
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To: Ancesthntr
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

I really do not see where the ACLU has a case.

48 posted on 12/09/2010 5:08:46 PM PST by He Rides A White Horse (unite)
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To: Ancesthntr

I’m cringing too as a Jew to see these no good commie Jews at ACLU and other orgs making war on Christmas. This is so rotten. There are plenty of non-Jews making war on Christmas too. Me, I like Christmas and Christmas time.

Atheism is (usually) a mental disorder


49 posted on 12/09/2010 5:08:56 PM PST by dennisw (- - - -He who does not economize will have to agonize - - - - - Confucius)
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To: NYer
that it was responding to a number of complaints from families about school party activites this Christmas season

Where to start?

Who put the ACLU in charge?

Who really cares if someone complains? Aren't complaints made about all sorts of things every day? Why is there a threat implied simply because a complaint was lodged?

If the activities are taking place because of the CHRISTMAS season, why use the patently fraudulent 'Holiday' label when everyone - both pro and con - know differently?

These are not educational activities. If a parent doesn't wish to allow their child's participation they need only keep the child home where they can revel in their atheism. It's win-win.

50 posted on 12/09/2010 5:12:19 PM PST by relictele
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To: righttackle44

I tell the clerks “it’s Merry Christmas!”,NOT happy holidays.


51 posted on 12/09/2010 5:12:56 PM PST by hoosierham (Waddaya mean Freedom isn't free ?;will you take a credit card?)
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To: NYer
The ACLU needs the same treatment that the bomb house in Escondido got today....

They serve no useful purpose.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, ACLU

52 posted on 12/09/2010 5:17:08 PM PST by CAluvdubya (Palin 2012...YOU BETCHA!.)
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To: NYer

Somebody should ask the ACLU how they feel about Ramadon.


53 posted on 12/09/2010 5:23:52 PM PST by PeteB570 (Islam is the sea in which the terrorist shark swims. It aids & comforts the shark on it's journey.)
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To: NYer

FU** the ACLU


54 posted on 12/09/2010 5:26:41 PM PST by The Wizard (Madam President is my President now and in the future)
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Weinberg of the ACLU doesn’t like Christmas. Why am I not surprised?


55 posted on 12/09/2010 5:27:29 PM PST by Godwin1
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To: ladyjane

THAT’s cute!


56 posted on 12/09/2010 5:29:14 PM PST by FrdmLvr (Death to tyrants)
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To: bunkerhill7

“Christmas Day is a Legal United States Holiday and State Holiday on all USA calendars and public school calendars.”

Thanks for that. This should serve to “remind” our public schools that they have the legal ammunition to tell the ACLU and all other crackpot leftist organizations to go shove it. Then I would like to see the courts exercise some discretion and start dismissing frivolous law suits.


57 posted on 12/09/2010 6:15:35 PM PST by haroldeveryman
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To: NYer

Hedy Weinburg, ACLU executive director in Tennessee, cited several U.S. Supreme Court decisions about the matter...


An atheist with Jewish grandparents. Typical at the ACLU, I must assume.


58 posted on 12/09/2010 6:30:10 PM PST by Atlas Sneezed ("If you touch my junk, I'm gonna have you arrested.")
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To: NYer

My daughter is a resident advisor at a college in SC and she was told she could not have a Christmas tree, but it would be ok to have a holiday tree. I was proud of her when she decided not to have a tree at all!


59 posted on 12/09/2010 6:33:24 PM PST by Former Fetus
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To: NYer

Hey ACLU, SCREW YOU! Jesus is the reason for the season.


60 posted on 12/09/2010 6:39:21 PM PST by jmacusa (Two wrongs don't make a right. But they can make it interesting.)
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