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.....it is not right to distort what Christmas is by making it "religion neutral." Either do it right or don't do it.

Well said. Couldn't agree with you more.

BTW: The ban by the King County Executive was directed against private expression and the free speech of county employees. It had nothing to do with spending tax dollars. It is not neutral. It is hostile toward the heartfelt beliefs and expressions of employees and seeks to squelch or circumscribe their exercise of free speech or religious expression.