What do you think?

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That is what I was thinking...

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I totally disagree with you. How many businesses say they do not disregaurd ones application because of race or religion? Now they are saying I will hire you but you cannot voice your religion or belief by saying Merry Christmas. Racism is not only the color of ones skin. Think about that one. This is MY Country I was born and raised here under the laws of this country. MY husband did his duty for 20 yrs to keep you safe and free while I stood by him day after day waiting to meet him when he got home. I supported him as a Good military wife does so I paid my dues as well. Why change the way things were from the beginning? If you didn't like the way things were done here then like I said go somewhere else where you think you will get away with making the changes to the way you want them. Do you think you could get away with that in another country? I hardly doubt it.

Well, you're not even arguing coherently. Seems to me like your disagreements here have no logical connection with reason. Also, it seems to me that the only solution you're willing to consider is your own, and it seems like the only situation you are willing to see is your own. So, your point, it seems to me, must be more about registering your own rage and prejudiced slant rather than proving the validity of your claims. I can acknowledge that you have the inalienable right to speak your mind, but I cannot agree that you have faithfully represented justice here. This country belongs to ALL of its citizens, not only the ones who chant, dance, short, clap, rage, sing, walk the same as you.

I am glad we think alike. I do not put down others on their beliefs and ask to learn more about them so I to can honor them when the time comes. I appreciate your feed back in this manner I just wish this country would leave well enough alone. I think more of us need to be heard. Thank you

I agree also. This is just getting ridiculous to be honest. I heard that one retail store(won't mention names) is telling their cashiers to try to guess what religion the customer is to know to say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or whatever. Ok, let's just look at someone and decide if they celebrate Christmas or not! What is this world coming to that we can't even say Merry Christmas anymore? We have been saying it for years, and NOW someone wants to be offended. Come on already.

Well it isn't anyone's "freedom" or "right" to hear anything... you only hear because you have ears...therefore you don't CHOOSE what you hear and have your RIGHTS messed with because you HEARD something, that is ridiculous. And if people actually do think that way then they should be thankful that they can hear at all and that they aren't deaf. Saying Merry Christmas isn't imposing your religion upon anyone, it is a nice thing to say and if you don't agree with it then just nod your head or don't say anything at all. What is next...not being able to say have a nice day because someone wants to stay in a bad mood????? Gimme a break.

You are correct to a certain degree as well. Freedom is not overrated it is what people feel their freedom is. Freedom is being completely free from all aspects. I am not asking anyone to adopt my religion because I wish them a Merry Christmas. If that is the case then we wouldn't be allowed to say Happy Holiday as well. After all do you know the meaning of Holiday? It means Holy Day. Do all believe that it is a Holy Day when it is said? For those that wish to say Happy Holidays let them say it but don't forbid anyone to say Merry Christmas either. As far as the deporting thing goes, I say if they don't wish to abide by what this country has been doing for thousands of years and what it was doing when they chose to come hear then they should have stayed where they were allowed to do the way the wanted it. Or was it they chose to come here because they weren't allowed to do what they wanted? I am not against anyone or their religion just let this country continue to be the melting pot of the world and stop trying to change the traditions of this country. They knew what this country was about when they came here in the first place. Others are coming here trying to make it a country of what they want not letting it be the country it started out to be. You say it is better to live and let live. I say you are right. My ancestors have handed down the tradition of celebrating Christmas with saying Merry Christmas. I will continue to live this tradition so let me live and you live what you want. Don't petition our Goverment to change that because you are offended by it. Is this the way you see it as well?

Merry Christmas to you as well! I hope you have a great one and many more to come!

I agree with you so much....why should we..Americans, stop saying what we have been saying since the beginning to satisfy other people.....why do we have to change we were here first!! It's total bullcrap, and I think that it is a violation of our freedom of speech, we should be allowed to say it....and if they want to tell us Happy Chanukah, or Happy Kwanza, or whatever the holiday is....I dont mind...We used to at work celebrate all Holidays to allow those who dont traditionally celebrate Christmas, on different days, and it worked out great....I actually learned a few things about Holidays that I never even knew existed.....I say it to everyone also.....I say the heck with them...I have freedom of speech as well as anyone else!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS...MERRY CHRISTMAS....MERRY CHRISTMAS...!!!

Thank you for your response and May you have a Very Merry Christmas yourself. May you wish all a Very Merry Christmas that you meet each day. I pray we all do and show those in charge we will not stand for this type of treatment. After all we are in the Land of the Free aren't we? For those who don't like it A Merry Christmas to you all and May God bless each and every one of you.

I too have spent time in other countries and have participated in their cultures. My children who are well diversified in other cultures have been taught to respect all people. In my family, my children and husband are babtized Catholics however I have not been allowed to be babtized by them. I have never been babtized but I believe in God almighty. I have taught them as I was taught growing up in a Babtist family and I have an Uncle who is a Deacon in the church of God, I have an Uncle who is a Preacher of a Protestant church, I have a Brother in Law who preaches in the Protestant church as well. I have friends from all different religions and I can't believe I have to teach them now that this country that is supposed to accept everyone and allow freedom of speech and to be allowed to have a choice on religion is denying us the simple jesture of saying Merry Christmas. What is this country coming to?

Thank you and well said. We should be worried about when this country will be at war with ourselves if we keep this up and not the war with other countries. We should leave well enough alone with some of these things. Be happy you are here and let tradition carry on as it has for years. If we are passing only friendly meanings take it as that and don't be offended. Be glad that I am not causing hatred against you. Merry Christmas.

No, it was built on FREEDOM of religion... which includes the right to practice no religion. And Thomas Jefferson was a deist, wasn't he?

I would have returned the tree at that very moment unfortunately. What are we teaching our children? We can't believe in our own celebrations. I can bet they are teaching all the children to get along with others and the beliefs of other religion besides Christianity. If that is so then Why can't we teach them to say what they believe as well? Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Merry Christmas is a peaceful greeting. Where should that be omitted? Why should I only say it to someone who celebrates Christmas? Why should I say have a nice day or good day to anyone who isn't? Next they will be telling us not to say that because someone may be offended. What do you suggest we say to those who don't celebrate Holy days? That is what Holidays mean. Aren't they offended by these sayings. How do we say anything to anyone anymore without offending someone? I get it let's stop talking to each other so we don't offend anyone, right? Wrong! Because then someone will be offended because we didn't speak to them.

What does that have to do with saying Merry Christmas???

It's all about the money. It's about do as I say not as I do. And they teach us to treat everyone with respect. Yeah right. Where are they respecting me and my religion and beliefs if they are not allowing me to express it? I refuse to go into places that disrespects their employees and doesn't allow them to say what ever greeting they wish. Maybe this will start showing them where the money comes from. Merry Christmas.

I get my satisfaction from saying Merry Christmas and continueing a tradition of many years and I will do good for others not only during these holidays but throughout the year. Is this the only time you do something good for others? That isn't what Christmas is about and I have not found any other of these holiday traditions to be either. Christmas is the celebration and acknowledgement of the birth of Jesus Christ not the day he was born because that is unknown. Chanukah is the celebration of the victory of the Maccabees and the rededication of the Jerusalum Temple and commemorates the burning of the oil for 8 days. Kwanzaa is the celebration of the Africans and African Americans in their heritage. It is a time to reflect on their culture, history and themselves as a Black person. Which by the way was only started in 1966 because of political and social changes and has nothing to do with religion. I am wishing someone a Merry Christmas because it is a time for me to follow old practices of my ancestors. So to you my friend I wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you will do something good for others not only during the holidays but throughout the year so you will get satisfaction continuously through the year, not only during the holidays.

you have no idea what this conversation is about do you?

Thank you for standing up for our rights as Americans. We don't boycot their stores because they don't celebrate our holiday. Why do some of these people have Christmas decorations if they don't want to pass along the meaning of this holiday? I do commercialize it because I want to pass along the good cheer and blessings of this special day. I give donations to the poor and needy, I pay my taxes and am an upstanding citizen of this country. Why shouldn't I be allowed to voice my opinion by passing along a blessing or a cheerful message of Merry Christ-mas? Thank you for the AMEN!

Thank you. It is a joyful time of year that should be spread to all. Even if you don't believe in Jesus Christ you should be happy someone is wishing you a good day. Are people offended when you say have a good day? I don't know why people are so offended by others. I don't get angry when someone says gazontite (if that is spelled right) when I sneeze. No I say thank you. When someone says to me Happy holidays I don't get angry I say and a Merry Christmas to you. This is my way of letting them know I celebrate Christmas and pass on my wishes to them. I would not be offended if they said Happy Hannukah to me nor would I have them punished for saying it. I would be pleased that they are letting people know what they believe in. I would not feel they are pushing it down my throat either. You should feel good about your religion and the happiness we are supposed to be creating in this country. Maybe this is why our country is in such bad shape now.

Thank you for those scriptures and I believe in them too. I will not deny our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ either. I will celebrate Christs Mass as others do as well. Maybe not in the same way but this is the season for many religious celebrations and in the end we who have processed our faith know we will be Blessed.

You are correct in what this discussion is about. A quick fix is not needed when should be saying what you want. Adding a bunch of new holiday greetings? These greetings of all have been around since before any of us were even born. Why should we change them now? Pass along your message to me I will gladly say Thank You. Even if I don't celebrate your holy day let it be known that you do. This is supposed to be the Land of the Free. It doesn't seem that way when we are now being told what we can and can not say. This is my point. I am not saying I don't want to hear your greetings but allow me and those like me to wish you a Merry Christmas and respond with Happy Hanukkah or Kwanza if you wish. Just don't take away our celebration. It is a time of many religious celebrations and it should be announced that we Believe in our religion not that we are trying to get you to take on our religion.

what is this with you not even taking the time to wish some one a merry christmas on your own, you have to copy something as simple as that from loverboy above. I am letting you all no if you can't follow a simple rule you will be kicked off and you have been reported!!!