A sure sign that the Christmas season is upon us is when such intolerance reappears. At Missouri State University, a Christmas tree was taken down:

“…The co-chair of the president’s diversity commission said a Jewish faculty member complained the tree showed “a lack of sensitivity” to those of other religions.”

link: MSU removes Christmas tree after complaint from Jewish professor

It’s soon Christmas. Why not let people celebrate in their own way and with their own traditions? Putting up a Christmas tree is not a lack of sensitivity or denigrating any other religion. I dare say that there will be an abundance of decorated trees in Missouri. Why not enjoy the celebration of others and simply let other people alone?

“Merry Christmas!” - there, I am bold. I venture to the edge of political correctness.

Catherine Forsythe

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