Mariner
Active Member
Yes, I did see that story about the Italian, though I didn't get all the details. Of course he should have a right to his opinion, no matter how socially unacceptable in his culture, as long as he does not break any laws.
As for running in fear from a Christmas tree... I wonder how you'd feel if you enountered a Hindu temple on public property? It's not a matter of fear, it's a matter of giving one religion preferential treatment, which sends confusing messages to people of different faiths, esp. the children, e.g. me, years ago, when I couldn't figure out why town hall was celebrating Christmas but not Diwali.
Mariner.
As for running in fear from a Christmas tree... I wonder how you'd feel if you enountered a Hindu temple on public property? It's not a matter of fear, it's a matter of giving one religion preferential treatment, which sends confusing messages to people of different faiths, esp. the children, e.g. me, years ago, when I couldn't figure out why town hall was celebrating Christmas but not Diwali.
Mariner.