NationStates Jolt Archive

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/21/washington.nativity.ap/index.html

Seems the Washington state governor things a Menorah is just fine, but a nativity scene is not.

You cannot do that. Either display all the relevant religious horseshit or none. Non-establishment clause.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/21/washington.nativity.ap/index.html

Seems the Washington state governor things a Menorah is just fine, but a nativity scene is not.

You cannot do that. Either display all the relevant religious horseshit or none. Non-establishment clause.

Nonsense. Christians are a majority and therefore do not matter.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/21/washington.nativity.ap/index.html

Seems the Washington state governor things a Menorah is just fine, but a nativity scene is not.

You cannot do that. Either display all the relevant religious horseshit or none. Non-establishment clause.

Steve Valandra, a spokesman for the Department of General Administration, said officials were concerned that in comparison with a tree or menorah, a Nativity scene might carry a stronger impression of government endorsement of religion. Lawyers for the state felt there was insufficient time to fully research the issue, he said.how much research is needed to realize a Menorah is also a religious symbol. heck, a christmas tree is also a symbol for a religion.

I agree, it should be all or None.

My question is how could a lawyer be so damn ignorant of constitutional law?

Why not eliminate 'em one buy one? Once you block the majority one, another will replace it as the majority. Then you block that one, etc.

You know, more and more I think about all of the civil rights and rights and more rights, it seems as thought the rights of the majority are being disregarded and the rights of minority groups are increasing. Should the government not do what the majority want? Ridiculous.

Nonsense. Christians are a majority and therefore do not matter.

I hope that was sarcasm.

man, it ain't a war on christmas til we start massacring clergy and repurposing churches into socially useful things again

Hooray for political correctness!
I for one welcome it as a new driving force behind every single one of our fucking policies,in both the USA and the UK.

.....(Not.)

man, it ain't a war on christmas til we start massacring clergy and repurposing churches into socially useful things again

I wonder if that would actually bring the US into a civil war of sorts. Jesusland revolting against the interned government committing those actions. Sadly I think Jesusland would win simply because 90% of the army comes from Jesusland and their sympathies are more prone to the religious, conservative, patriotic side =P

You know, more and more I think about all of the civil rights and rights and more rights, it seems as thought the rights of the majority are being disregarded and the rights of minority groups are increasing. Should the government not do what the majority want? Ridiculous.

http://www.misterkitty.org/shaindle/dramaqn.jpg

Either include all religion, or exclude all. You can't pick and choose.

The airport has a menorah for Hanukkah and the decorated trees for Christmas. What do you need a creche for?

Sadly I think Jesusland would win simply because 90% of the army comes from Jesusland

actually, the army matches the population spread of the country rather well, as far as geography and race go.

You know, more and more I think about all of the civil rights and rights and more rights, it seems as thought the rights of the majority are being disregarded and the rights of minority groups are increasing. Should the government not do what the majority want? Ridiculous.

Majority groups have it sweet. Minorities are the ones far more likely to suffer prejudice and difficulties.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/21/washington.nativity.ap/index.html

Seems the Washington state governor things a Menorah is just fine, but a nativity scene is not.

It proves that Jews run America!!!shift111!!

;)

You know, more and more I think about all of the civil rights and rights and more rights, it seems as thought the rights of the majority are being disregarded and the rights of minority groups are increasing. Should the government not do what the majority want? Ridiculous.
I blame Bush. But I'm sure you won't.

...but aren't there already Christmas trees up at this place?

Why does Christmas get two displays and Hanukkah only one?

My question is how could a lawyer be so damn ignorant of constitutional law?

It's easy. Constitutional law is something that is invented from moment to moment. It's the same as being ignorant of public opinion or stock prices, you can study the past all you want, it tells you very little about what will happen tommorow.

...but aren't there already Christmas trees up at this place?

Why does Christmas get two displays and Hanukkah only one?

Don't bring logic into this. This is WAR dammit!

Don't bring logic into this. This is WAR dammit!
Oh, alright.

In that case, there should be three yule logs too! And a miniature of stone henge.

You know, more and more I think about all of the civil rights and rights and more rights, it seems as thought the rights of the majority are being disregarded and the rights of minority groups are increasing. Should the government not do what the majority want? Ridiculous.

Won't anyone hear the plight of the straight white christian male?

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/21/washington.nativity.ap/index.html

Seems the Washington state governor things a Menorah is just fine, but a nativity scene is not.

You cannot do that. Either display all the relevant religious horseshit or none. Non-establishment clause.

psst, I believe you missed the part where there was already a christmas tree there.

psst, I believe you missed the part where there was already a christmas tree there.
I pointed that out already.

I pointed that out already.

sorry, I was still on the front page, heh.

And a miniature of stone henge.

You know, I'd probably go and see that. If only for the spinal tap vibe.