Toronto judge has banished a Christmas tree

mikedavid00 · December 14, 2006

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/200...stmas-tree.html

"A Toronto judge has banished a Christmas tree from the lobby of a provincial courthouse, saying the "Christian symbol" might alienate people of other faiths."

Here we go again with judges deciding our fate. This has got to stop.

Isn't it time to give the gov't back the people?

Black Dog · December 14, 2006

A Christmas tree isn't even a Christian symbol. It's a pagan one. :lol:

FTA Lawyer · December 14, 2006

McGuinty nailed it...

He said the province is working hard to build a pluralistic multicultural society and that means celebrating all traditions, not asking some to abandon them.

FTA

guyser · December 14, 2006

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/200...stmas-tree.html
"A Toronto judge has banished a Christmas tree from the lobby of a provincial courthouse, saying the "Christian symbol" might alienate people of other faiths."

Here we go again with judges deciding our fate. This has got to stop.

Isn't it time to give the gov't back the people?

I was not aware, you are a christmas tree?

Oh the old War on Christmas myth has now been started again for another month. Call O'Reilly @ Fox, he needs new stories to keep this myth going.

Saturn · December 14, 2006

A Christmas tree isn't even a Christian symbol. It's a pagan one.

Well, the judge is jewish and is obviously clueless that the Christmas tree is NOT a Christian symbol or she has some particular agenda.

mikedavid00 · December 14, 2006

McGuinty nailed it...

He said the province is working hard to build a pluralistic multicultural society and that means celebrating all traditions, not asking some to abandon them.

FTA

Yes McGuinty has stepped up on this and deplored this. I admire McGuinty.

mikedavid00 · December 14, 2006

A Christmas tree isn't even a Christian symbol. It's a pagan one.

Well, the judge is jewish and is obviously clueless that the Christmas tree is NOT a Christian symbol or she has some particular agenda.

Really? What does the star on the top of the tree reprsent?

madmax · December 14, 2006

A Christmas tree isn't even a Christian symbol. It's a pagan one.

Well, the judge is jewish and is obviously clueless that the Christmas tree is NOT a Christian symbol or she has some particular agenda.

Really? What does the star on the top of the tree reprsent?

Well, but I know a Jehovah Witness whom would not go into a room with a pagan tree. Many trees don't have stars, some do. Some have SANTA CLAUSE on top. I saw him fighting on South Park and he defeated the son of man.

What if a tree had mr hanky? The christmas pooh.

Isn't this offensive?

Jewish Judge eh, Don't tell David Duke, he'll book a flight from Tehran to Toronto.

blueblood · December 14, 2006

McGuinty nailed it...

He said the province is working hard to build a pluralistic multicultural society and that means celebrating all traditions, not asking some to abandon them.

FTA

Yes McGuinty has stepped up on this and deplored this. I admire McGuinty.

That's the first smart thing I heard him say.

The PM should have the power to unappoint judges, there are too many that are running around our country on a power trip, perhaps if they could get canned then it would bring some accountability to that part of the justice system

Wilber · December 15, 2006

This person is obviously not qualfied to judge what is and what is not a Christian symbol.

Saturn · December 15, 2006

Well, the judge is jewish and is obviously clueless that the Christmas tree is NOT a Christian symbol or she has some particular agenda.

Really? What does the star on the top of the tree reprsent?

Communism!

Saturn · December 15, 2006

That's the first smart thing I heard him say.
The PM should have the power to unappoint judges, there are too many that are running around our country on a power trip, perhaps if they could get canned then it would bring some accountability to that part of the justice system

Wouldn't it be easier to tell the judge to take a hike? If she is offended by the X-mas tree, she can sue. I don't like the stupid paintings on the walls at work but it's not up to me to take them off the wall and put them in the janitor's room.

blueblood · December 15, 2006

That's the first smart thing I heard him say.

The PM should have the power to unappoint judges, there are too many that are running around our country on a power trip, perhaps if they could get canned then it would bring some accountability to that part of the justice system

Wouldn't it be easier to tell the judge to take a hike? If she is offended by the X-mas tree, she can sue. I don't like the stupid paintings on the walls at work but it's not up to me to take them off the wall and put them in the janitor's room.

How hard is it to say your abusing your power your FIRED!!! Suing someone over a Christmas tree is the definition of cowardice, selfishness, and greed. People who partake in that should spend some time in the slammer for wasting the courts time and for contempt, solve your own problems and suck it up.

normanchateau · December 15, 2006

Last year Wal-Mart staff were not allowed to wish shoppers a Merry Christmas. People complained and this year Wal-Mart staff can wish customers a Merry Christmas.

Why did Wal-Mart change their position? Because the number of Christians complaining about being wished Happy Holidays last year was far greater than the number of Muslims and Jews offended by being wished a Merry Christmas in previous years.

Conclusion: The baby who cries the loudest gets the biggest cookie.

The poor Toronto judge is about to discover that Canada has no shortage of Christian cry babies.

Saturn · December 15, 2006

The poor Toronto judge is about to discover that Canada has no shortage of Christian cry babies.

Poor judge? Annoying moron is more like it. If she is offended by Christmas trees, others may be offended by seeing the star of david in public places. Let's get rid of both or get the judge have her head checked. I'm not Christian and I quite like Christmas trees. Ya, get her to have her head checked.

geoffrey · December 15, 2006

Last year Wal-Mart staff were not allowed to wish shoppers a Merry Christmas. People complained and this year Wal-Mart staff can wish customers a Merry Christmas.
Why did Wal-Mart change their position? Because the number of Christians complaining about being wished Happy Holidays last year was far greater than the number of Muslims and Jews offended by being wished a Merry Christmas in previous years.

Conclusion: The baby who cries the loudest gets the biggest cookie.

The poor Toronto judge is about to discover that Canada has no shortage of Christian cry babies.

If your offended by someone saying Merry Christmas, your issues go beyond anything society can do for you. If a Muslim wished me a happy Ramadan (or whatever they wish), I wouldn't be offended.

It's a sign of friendliness, not religious coercion. People need to get over themselves.

I'll wish everyone a Merry Christmas because that's what I believe in. If someone believes something different, we should work to celebrate their beliefs too, if they wish me a happy Hannuka, all the power to them.

Taking Christmas Trees out of government buildings will alienate far more than the few mentally unstable people that a nice spruce tree will anger.

normanchateau · December 15, 2006

The poor Toronto judge is about to discover that Canada has no shortage of Christian cry babies.

If she is offended by Christmas trees, others may be offended by seeing the star of david in public places. Let's get rid of both

Sure, let's get rid of both. Religion belongs in the home, not in government buildings.

geoffrey · December 15, 2006

The poor Toronto judge is about to discover that Canada has no shortage of Christian cry babies.

If she is offended by Christmas trees, others may be offended by seeing the star of david in public places. Let's get rid of both

Sure, let's get rid of both. Religion belongs in the home, not in government buildings.

So does homosexuality......... <_<

I don't actually agree with that, but your logic applies to that too. Someone might be offended! Let's lock them up and hide them from the world.

Sheesh.

normanchateau · December 15, 2006

The poor Toronto judge is about to discover that Canada has no shortage of Christian cry babies.

If she is offended by Christmas trees, others may be offended by seeing the star of david in public places. Let's get rid of both

Sure, let's get rid of both. Religion belongs in the home, not in government buildings.

So does homosexuality.........

I don't actually agree with that, but your logic applies to that too. Someone might be offended! Let's lock them up and hide them from the world.

Sheesh.

Any sexual activity belongs in the home, not in government buildings. Sheesh.

geoffrey · December 15, 2006

Any sexual activity belongs in the home, not in government buildings. Sheesh.

You missed my point. Seeing gays holding hands and kissing offends me, therefore they must be removed from public. Right?

Wilber · December 15, 2006

The poor Toronto judge is about to discover that Canada has no shortage of Christian cry babies.

Poor judge? Annoying moron is more like it. If she is offended by Christmas trees, others may be offended by seeing the star of david in public places. Let's get rid of both or get the judge have her head checked. I'm not Christian and I quite like Christmas trees. Ya, get her to have her head checked.

I'm not a Christian either but at least I know a Christmas tree has as much to with Christianity as Santa Claus and Rudolph. What are the educational requirements to be a judge these days.

mikedavid00 · December 15, 2006

If your offended by someone saying Merry Christmas, your issues go beyond anything society can do for you.

I feel guilty each time I say the word Christmas. I feel like I might be offending someone. Seriously.

mikedavid00 · December 15, 2006

That's the first smart thing I heard him say.

The PM should have the power to unappoint judges, there are too many that are running around our country on a power trip, perhaps if they could get canned then it would bring some accountability to that part of the justice system

Wouldn't it be easier to tell the judge to take a hike? If she is offended by the X-mas tree, she can sue. I don't like the stupid paintings on the walls at work but it's not up to me to take them off the wall and put them in the janitor's room.

Do you agree though that judges shouldn't be determining the climate of our country. This is the bigger picture of what i've been saying all week.

yes or no.

scribblet · December 15, 2006

Guess that judge forgot about the Hanukkah lights

http://www.ontla.on.ca/hansard/house_debat...ssion1/L098.htm

HANUKKAH

Mr Mike Colle (Eglinton-Lawrence): Tonight, Jewish families across Ontario are going to sit down to celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights. In fact, at 5:30 in front of the Legislature, we'll join the Honourable Monte Kwinter in lighting the menorah right here at Queen's Park "

Guess it is only Christian symbols which are easy targets for intolerance

normanchateau · December 15, 2006

Guess that judge forgot about the Hanukkah lights
http://www.ontla.on.ca/hansard/house_debat...ssion1/L098.htm

HANUKKAH

Mr Mike Colle (Eglinton-Lawrence): Tonight, Jewish families across Ontario are going to sit down to celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights. In fact, at 5:30 in front of the Legislature, we'll join the Honourable Monte Kwinter in lighting the menorah right here at Queen's Park "

Guess it is only Christian symbols which are easy targets for intolerance

Christian symbols, Jewish symbols, Muslim symbols...they all belong in the home or in religious institutions.