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Originally posted by spookyfish
On the other hand, the sign in front of the public school my daughter attends has one of those signs that has the removable letters that allow you to post messages about current events. For some reason, someone saw fit to place the message, Have a Blessed Summer on the sign. For some reason I cannot quite put my finger on, I find this far more offensive to my sensibilities than the use of the words "under God" in the pledge. Perhaps it's because I'm reminded of it every time I drive past the school building.
Question:
Is one "worse" than the other in your opinion, are they equally bad, or is neither worth getting upset about. Thoughts?
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I would say (c) -- neither are worth getting upset about.
As to the sign, while I'm a little surprised at that message on the public school board, I'd say take in the spirit with which it was putatively intended, and be pleased that someone has wished you well and urged their God to bless your summer activities. It can't hurt. I just don't understand why folks get pissed about that kind of stuff.
As to the Pledge, I have much more understanding of the initial protest cases based on the Jeohovah Witnesses than I do of someone pissed by two words stuck into a rote recitation.
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