The REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


	The REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mountainpalm

10-1-2009 6:03 PM

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mountainpalm says:

"Ornament designs may not reflect religious or political themes."

THE National Forest Service...........bowing to Administration lip service!!!!!

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10-1-2009 7:23 PM

kareval

This is disgusting....I am ready to burst.

10-2-2009 4:09 PM

mountainpalm

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Feds lift ban on 'Jesus' on Capitol Christmas tree
'Happy Birthday' to be allowed on 2009 recognition of holiday
By Bob Unruh
© 2009 WorldNetDaily

Just one day after WND reported that rules for the 2009 Capitol Christmas Tree program prevented children from submitting decorations with themes such as "Happy Birthday, Jesus" and "Merry Christmas," state and federal officials are confirming the policy has been rescinded.

WND's report came after a letter was sent by the Alliance Defense Fund to officials in Arizona who are assembling thousands of ornaments from children for the annual Christmas tree t...

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