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County Executive orders "religion-neutral" Christmas (and blames 9/11 Attack)
King County Executive ^ | 11/30/01 | Ron Sims, King County Executive

Posted on 11/30/2001 8:42:29 AM PST by ppaul

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To: ppaul
i see ron simms likes having a target painted on his back.
81 posted on 11/30/2001 10:04:53 AM PST by mlocher
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To: Snuffington
Hope I spelled it right? Don't want to offend any persons of culture?
82 posted on 11/30/2001 10:13:30 AM PST by DManA
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To: sirgawain
This has to be a joke.

It's for real.
Check with Marie Batayola, Manager,
King Co. Diversity Management Division @ (206)263-7380

83 posted on 11/30/2001 10:13:40 AM PST by ppaul
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To: ppaul
thanks. i just sent e-mail through the site.
84 posted on 11/30/2001 10:14:23 AM PST by mlocher
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To: Right_Wing_Mole_In_Seattle
As do I, I was shocked when they let Pastor Pete go.
85 posted on 11/30/2001 10:14:43 AM PST by Benny3740
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To: ppaul
Why did they get rid of him?

They never said. My guess is that his ratings were low. I'm curious to see if Carlson's doing any better in the 3 to 5 slot. It would seem to be a tough spot for anyone.

I liked Peter because he was the voice of my skeptical side.

86 posted on 11/30/2001 10:17:35 AM PST by Right_Wing_Mole_In_Seattle
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To: Ol' Sox
For just "ol' sox" you put together an impressive letter.

Your name doth not do you justice, good sir.

87 posted on 11/30/2001 10:19:34 AM PST by Calpublican
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To: Right_Wing_Mole_In_Seattle
John said he was let go because of very poor ratings
89 posted on 11/30/2001 10:26:26 AM PST by Benny3740
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To: ppaul
Christians need to start putting nativity scene pics in their car windows and park near the office of this insipid nitwit every chance they get.
90 posted on 11/30/2001 10:27:38 AM PST by Calpublican
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To: ppaul
Even Mr.Sims with his PC Grinch edict suggests "Winter Holiday." You don't suppose he is unaware that the root word for "Holiday" is Holy Day do you? BWAHAHA.

I suggest the residents of King County and all King county government offices should remain open since they are not celebrating anything that would offend anybody.Oh, and the schools should remain in session. Just tell the kids you don't want to offend anybody. All the working stiffs might as all well go into work and keep the economy moving!

91 posted on 11/30/2001 10:27:48 AM PST by lexington minuteman 1775
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To: Right_Wing_Mole_In_Seattle; ppaul
Thanks for the ping, Paul. RWMIS - I thought Peter was insufferably boring.
92 posted on 11/30/2001 10:32:47 AM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: No More Gore Anymore
"Lets start a Merry Christmas campaign."

I'm with you there....already implementing....whenever someone wishes me "Happy Holidays" I respond with "Merry Christmas." I'm also NOT sending anything OTHER than religious Christmas cards....HE is the REASON for the SEASON, after all....doesn't mean I don't enjoy Santa and all the other celebration, but just my way of rebelling.

93 posted on 11/30/2001 10:32:48 AM PST by goodnesswins
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To: babylonian
Here's my e-mail.

Dear Mr. Sims:

Christmas and Santa Claus are American traditions. They are THIS countries traditions and, frankly, we don't care about Rhamalangadingdong or any other countries traditions. You don't see the Indians forbidding their people from expressing their cultural traditions DO YOU! You are a typical politician, a spineless weasel. You and your fellow county executives should be taken out and horsewhipped and then you should be tossed into a sack of hungry bobcats

Merry Christmas and God Bless America Tpaine2

94 posted on 11/30/2001 10:33:43 AM PST by tom paine 2
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To: Marysecretary
If I lived there, I would be sure that all Christians who felt the same way as I did would decorate their homes exactly the way they always did and even moreso!

If this becomes a nationwide trend, I would suggest abandoning the colored lights/red-&-green decorations theme and go more overtly Christian (Nativity sets, etc.).

There is no need to punish your kids (no gifts, no tree, etc.) but as the season becomes more increasingly secularized in the public arena we need to bump up signs of our faith (and the reason for the season) where we can do so (on our cars and in our yards, until the homeoweners' association joins in this "religious-neutral" thing).

95 posted on 11/30/2001 10:37:37 AM PST by weegee
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To: lexington minuteman 1775
I suggest the residents of King County and all King county government offices should remain open since they are not celebrating anything that would offend anybody.

Great idea!
And all in the name of diversity, inclusiveness, and sensitivity too!

96 posted on 11/30/2001 10:39:01 AM PST by ppaul
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To: ppaul
The Grinch
97 posted on 11/30/2001 10:39:41 AM PST by Salvation
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To: Dumb_Ox
You aren't exposing yourself as an employee, are you? Though I certainly appreciate the information, some organizations don't take kindly to having their memos blasted all over the internet

Perhaps. But since the memo was produced by a public servant using taxpayer-owned equipment, seems to me it's public information.

-bc

98 posted on 11/30/2001 10:42:48 AM PST by BearCub
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To: sirgawain
These people are a joke and must be held accountable of their bias. It is obvious and those who celebrate Christmas must be vocal now - now is the time to complain, whine and demand freedom of speech and religion. It is now or never.
99 posted on 11/30/2001 10:43:39 AM PST by Hila
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To: SoDak
Christians are under a full assault...

How can a person celebrate CHRISTmas in a "religion(Christian)-neutral" manner?? Why doesn't he command Muslims to celebrate Ramadan in the same way or Kwanza in a non-racial way??? You are correct, it is an assault on Christians. I've got a better idea, why don't all non-Christians butt out of our holidays!

100 posted on 11/30/2001 10:47:57 AM PST by Walkin Man
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