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Getting rid of Christmas tree in library goes too far

TO THE EDITOR:

This has gone way too far. The decorations and month-long break have already been named ""holiday"" instead of ""Christmas."" This is a ""spirited"" tree in the library" it does not represent the Christian Christmas which is considered to be offensive.

Really how offensive can this tree be" especially to end a 30- year-tradition? It's funny how we can take down a ""Christmas tree"" but not take down decorations representing other faiths. Is one faith more offensive than another? Again, the Christmas tree itself does not represent Christmas"" — the meaning comes from whatever you associate it with. Why not protest the malls for displaying trees?

Our country is too concerned with not offending someone" when in turn they are offending more people. Close your eyes if you don't like it and put the tree back! If we are trying to be politically correct let's represent ALL faiths and not exclude a certain one.



Leslie Revelle
Sophomore
Communication


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