Christmas IS an AMERICAN holiday.
It is a federally declared holiday - called "Christmas"
in legislation and in national documents. 11 times,
executive orders have declared "Christmas" a national
holiday.
At a time when our nation is experiencing
refreshing renewal of patriotism and faith, when we struggle
to free the people of Iraq, we find it a sad commentary
on a school district that chooses to fold to the forces
that would dilute our precious heritage. Our schools
are in the business of preparing the leaders of tomorrow,
of instilling patriotism and good citizenship. Sending
and supporting policy that prevents the edification of
country and faith in the USA flies in the face of our
great nation's motto, "In God We Trust." As we read
the resolution from the Texas
State Board of Education of November 9, 2001, we wonder
where these ideals were when our schools planned for holiday
activities.
We respectfully ask that our school
district carefully re-examine directives sent to schools,
directives which lead to faulty policies like this.
We also suggest that the great majority of families served
by this district would call this time of year Christmas
- not "winter festival" or some other diluted
or abbreviated excuse for a party. Finally, we request
that you clearly inform schools that it is fine to call
this time of year in the United States of America what
it is: Christmas.
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So you see, "Christmas" and "God" are NOT bad words,
regardless what a few misguided individuals would have you believe!
Our nation is not complete without them! |
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