Issue with clowns --- must have missed the memo - Page 4

Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

@AngusandBuddhasMom wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
@SaRina wrote:
Some people are chronically offended when attempts are made to include everyone. Especially where children are concerned, feeling excluded or "different" is a terrible thing.

I agree. The winter "holidays", "happy holidays" and "seasons greetings" and other representations began because whole groups of children and adults were excluded and only one single holiday was "celebrated", school and community-wise.

Communities with love and understanding in their hearts could have embraced welcoming in other groups and could have been happy to celebrate and honor *their* traditions as well - but no. It had always been all about their traditions, no room or thought for anyone else.

So, after time, in some instances government agencies had to step in, from Federal down to city, to insure that "only one" tradition didn't prevail. If people couldn't find it in their hearts to understand and adapt, the govt had to help.

And none of it needed to have happened if equal time, or ANY time, had been given in the schools and elsewhere to any other traditions than one. Like it or not, those most aggrieved brought it on themselves. It would have taken so little to have not made it necessary.
So agree 100 % its ok for them to exclude those who are not celebrating their holidays but don't do what they do to others to them.

@AngusandBuddhasMom @Moonchilde @SaRina

First of all let's think about the reason that Christmas was first celebrated (it was the reason for the season) --but In our school assembly somone even explained the meaning of Hanukkah- and then in order to include others that have different beliefs that is why the secular aspect was introduced (Santa, Frosty The Snowmen, Winter Solstice) things that could be embraced by all so all COULD be included and not feel left out!!! --- but no the PC Police wouldn't even allow that.....

And I find it quite amusing that the house on Pennsylvannia Ave allows the Easter Egg Roll (Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny which are linked to the pagan celebration of the goddess Ishtar) .....talk about your hypocrits...where is the let's be fair to all philosophy??????????????

So I guess with your way of thinking.....if someone is British and living in your State, city, or neighborhood, NO ONE should be allowed to celebrate The Fourth Of July least we offend ................So when is it going to be stopped so no one tradition prevails .....

And then OMG what will we do about St. Patrick's day......why you talk about being inclusive...after all it's all about irish traditions and gee I'm not Irish so let's ban it (SARCASM)!......

Then there's Valentine's Day---why what if one doesn't have a SO....or was abused by someone....or someone that got divorced or "dumped" by their love.....and then what type of love is considered acceptable.....nope---no more valentines at schools or elsewhere....sorry floral businesses...

And talking about holidays that are a liability....what about New Year's Eve....drinking and drunks....some of the drunks endangering the lives of others by driving while intoxicated......(more dangerous than a peanut allergy)....

Animals are reliable, full of love, true in their affections, grateful. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”

Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

@Stormygirl wrote:
I have never participated in Halloween, Christmas or other holidays but really am not among the chronically "offended" at what others chose to celebrate...or not. Dont care about clowns or other special attention seeking weirdos unless they show up on my property......then they will meet my best friends LOL. Running out in front of my car? I dont swerve so road pizza would be word de jour.LOL People live in fear today and that is what they want. Scared people are easier to cooerce.

@Stormygirl

I agree, if people don't want to celebrate or observe certain holidays they can do that....or they can celebrate to their hearts content ----whether it be-- Cinco De Mayo, Kwanza, St. Patrick's Day, Day Of The Dead, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Vesak, or honoring the observance of Ramadan......... I'm not going to be offended if others are observing their special days....or stop them from doing it because I have different beliefs or am of a different background......isn't this what diversity is all about????????

Animals are reliable, full of love, true in their affections, grateful. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”

hsawaknow · ‎03-15-2011

@Mimi 1883 wrote:
It's not "PC" to celebrate Halloween. Eventually Christmas and other holidays will not be celebrated either. Very sad what's happening.

I so agree with you! What would QVC do?

Sleep sweet Bo 3/19/08 8/4/18

Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

@hsawaknow wrote:
@Mimi 1883 wrote:
It's not "PC" to celebrate Halloween. Eventually Christmas and other holidays will not be celebrated either. Very sad what's happening.
I so agree with you! What would QVC do?

@hsawaknow

Good point....think of how much money that QVC and all retailers would lose if no holidays were celebratd.....and think of all the jobs that are impacted from the people that manufacturer Christmas trees and decor, to Gourmet Holiday foods (turkey, ham, and all the fixings)....to special clothes worn to special parties.....to the gifts purchased.......why to the picnics, barbeques for the 4th of July (and outfits to wear to the celebrations)....

Animals are reliable, full of love, true in their affections, grateful. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”

Mimi 1883 · ‎03-15-2010

Well, you certainly shut them up! LOL Great posts.

People really need to pay attention to what's happening.

F/N/A luvstogarden

Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

@Mimi 1883 wrote:
Well, you certainly shut them up! LOL Great posts.

People really need to pay attention to what's happening.

@Mimi 1883

Thanks but I don't doubt there will be a return engagement....but I said my peace and am moving on ................. Have a good weekend....

And you don't have to finish your comment..tell them to insert their own words...... keep 'em guessing...

Animals are reliable, full of love, true in their affections, grateful. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”

Mimi 1883 · ‎03-15-2010

@Spurt wrote:
@Mimi 1883 wrote:
Well, you certainly shut them up! LOL Great posts.

People really need to pay attention to what's happening.
@Mimi 1883

Thanks but I don't doubt there will be a return engagement....but I said my peace and am moving on ................. Have a good weekend....

And you don't have to finish your comment..tell them to insert their own words...... keep 'em guessing...