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Title: (Merry Christmas!!) Catholic League accuses Boca Raton of discrimination over menorahs
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SunSentinel.com
URL Source: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/pa ... ah-20101207-10,0,7358201.story
Published: Dec 7, 2010
Author: Wayne K. Roustan
Post Date: 2010-12-08 15:32:17 by X-15
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Views: 406
Comments: 4
The New York-based Catholic League is accusing Boca Raton of discrimination for buying menorahs with taxpayer dollars and displaying them in public buildings without displaying Christian nativity scenes alongside them. In an e-mailed statement, Boca Raton Assistant City Manager Michael Woika responded, "The City of Boca Raton celebrates the holiday season by having displays in the lobbies of public buildings in a manner consistent with Supreme Court and other judicial rulings. These displays are City-owned decorations and are comprised of a Christmas tree, a menorah, and a "Seasons Greetings" sign, and may include garlands, winter decorations (such as snowflakes and snowmen), and/or lights." Catholic League President Bill Donahue cited a 2006 ruling by the Second Circuit Court of New York that "specifically identified the menorah as 'a religious symbol of the Jewish faith, recognized as such by the general public.'"
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Where's the ADL at protesting this egregious violation of
Right on. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
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