Colorado Christmas Debate Now Targets Free Speech

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Only in politically correct Colorado could a raging debate about Christmas now become the focus of free speech from public officials on a county website. Online comments by Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden about putting up a Christmas tree outside his office’s administrative building could have ramifications beyond the holiday season. Commissioner Kathay Rennels said the [...]

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the article in question. By Sheriff Jim Alderden
The fact that we are even engaged in a discourse of whether Christmas trees and Christian symbols of faith should be allowed on city property is absurd. When one is sliding down a slippery slope, there comes a time to dig in your heels, grab the nearest branch, and hold on for dear life. Our country, and sadly our own community, has reached that point where people of faith and good conscience can no longer stand silently while a belligerent minority usurps our heritage and dictates how and where we express our religious freedoms. It is time to make a statement--to grab that branch, in this case a pine bough. [QUOTE]
[QUOTE]In order to ensure that no tax dollars are spent on this “unauthorized” display, donations of lights and ornaments will be gratefully accepted. Might I suggest that red ribbons, stars, angels and multi-colored lights would be in order? We will strive for (dare I say) “uniformity,” not diversity, and request the largest and brightest LED lights, size C-9 ¼. ($9.99 at Walgreens with 50% off the second set.). Lights, decorations and donations can be dropped off at our headquarters and left in the lobby or vestibule at any time. (No frightening penguins.) Please attach your name so appropriate thanks and recognition can be given in our Bull Sheet publication. Donations for Santa Cops, to ensure a joyous Christmas for disadvantaged children in our community, will also be accepted. Please join our LCSO family and share our joy on December 1. Refreshments will be provided.
Good for him!
We need more people willing to stand up and say enough!
If it is OK I can also post the link to the full story.