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Originally Posted by Guest
Dear Guest: If you lived in Minneapolis then you also know that Saint Paul refused to allow the Easter Bunny in any of their buildings because they viewed them as an extension of the religious Holiday of Easter.
If you recall it took more than one incident until the issue with taxi drivers and grocery clerks was resolved. it didn't take anytime for St Paul to say no to the Easter Bunny
Perhaps you should reread my post because my facts are correct and as I stated I actually believe these Muslims had a right to exercise their beliefs.
I also recall the stir that Bosacker created with his antics.
I appreciate your acknowledging that I am entitled to my opinion because that opinion of being entitled to one's opinion is not common among progressives
I opine others can decide
Personal Best Regards:
P.S. I am certain that you and I can agree that the Minneapolis area is a wonderful place.
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You may have mistaken me for a progressive. I am not. I only take issue when people of any persuasion use half-truths to make a point. You create the impression that the sky is falling when it's only partly cloudy.
I'm not going to quibble with your statement that you stated a fact but you have to admit that you used those facts to demonstrate how the offended parties were protected for their religious beliefs. They were not. In all cases, they were offered other options, up to, and including, termination. The check-out clerk chose to take another position with the same company. Most of the taxi drivers complied with the directive but many quit driving taxis. I don't think that demonstrates unusual protection. I compare it to the 70's when people complained about working alongside smokers. Many of them were assigned to other departments and others chose to quit.
I also agree with you that banning the Easter Bunny is just plain silly. To suggest that it (the bunny) is a religious symbol just shows how ridiculous our society has become in order to be politically correct.
There are simply too many "protected" groups. I don't know, maybe someday the pendulum will swing toward a more common sense approach. If the bakery won't bake your cake, go to another bakery, or better yet, open your own bakery. If you want to exercise your religious beliefs, go to church/temple/mosque. If you don't want the police to arrest you, don't break the law. If you don't like society in general, stay home!
I do agree that Minneapolis is a fine city.