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December 13, 2005
Argh
I've often been tempted to write in to my beloved Flyer News to criticize an editorial. The only thing that stopped me was that I'd rather not have everyone say, look at that schmuck, he graduated four (holy shit!) years ago and he still reads the student newspaper. But for Christ's sake, what is this thing all about?
“Merry Christmas.” Two simple words I equate with December and frequently say as Christmas draws nearer. I, for one, am lucky to have grown up in a small, public school where “Merry Christmas” is not banned and there was a Christmas tree and lights in the high school office. I am also glad that, on this campus, “Merry Christmas” is welcome by students and professors alike.
What ever happened to free speech? I can freely write blasphemous books and anti-governmental books, but I cannot use this constitutional rite to say four simple syllables in some place? To me at least, this does not make sense.
What in blazes? I am very interested to see if there is any place that actively punishes you for saying "Merry Christmas." Seems to me there aren't.
To me, this whole issue boils down to people being idiots. This goes on the Merry Christmas side, and the Happy Holidays side. You, Mr. Defender of the Faith: calm down. It's a greeting. Don't get all bent out of shape because there happens to be people who don't celebrate Christmas. And you, Mr. Non-Denominational Greeting: don't get your panties in a bunch. If someone says Merry Christmas to you, it's probably not because they are trying to offend you.
Posted by oz115 at December 13, 2005 10:31 AM
Comments
This is why all religion should be banned. 95% of the people don't care, but that very squeeky 5% ruin it for everyone. Screw 'em, if they are too dumb to be reasonable, they should have their religion stripped from them and be forced to attend a real school and learn to think for themselves. On the plus side, if we can implement this globally, we'll take away the number One reason for war. Of course there's still number 2, Oil...
Posted by: Gentile at December 13, 2005 02:56 PM