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  • Bellevue couple protests Christmas tree in City Hall

    12/15/2004 7:54:28 AM PST · by vox_freedom · 111 replies · 2,403+ views
    King County Journal ^ | 12/15/2004 | David A. Grant
    BELLEVUE -- The latest flare-up over Christmas trees in public places has longtime Bellevue chiropractor and resident Sidney Stock protesting the large tree standing in the lobby of City Hall. The tree is a symbol of Christianity, Stock and his wife, Jennifer, told City Council members this week. They said it is inappropriate to display symbols of any religion in a public place. Their objection follows a recent flap over Christmas trees at branch libraries in the King County Library System, which first banned trees then decided to allow them at the discretion of branch librarians. ``I think it's inappropriate,''...