Christmas Tree Controversy

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Sorry but do not remember what airport is was at, but a Rabbi complained that if Trees were up then a Menorha (?) should be put up.

They took the trees down instead to show no prejudise.

The Rabbi recanted and the trees went back up.

I don't think he "recanted" as much as said he never meant for them to take the tree down -- just that he would like to see a menorah as well (which, I believe, he offered to donate). I saw an interview with him -- he was not happy that they had taken the tree down.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I don't think he "recanted" as much as said he never meant for them to take the tree down -- just that he would like to see a menorah as well (which, I believe, he offered to donate). I saw an interview with him -- he was not happy that they had taken the tree down.

This is exactly what happened - he asked for a Menorah, the airport agreed, they checked with assorted organizations and attorneys, who noted they should give other traditions 'equal time' in presentation.

The airport decided this was too much work, and decided to pull everything down. The chain of decisions is pretty much ridiculous, but not the initial request, IMO.

[MysticCat]

^^^ Thanks for the clarification.

[Taualumna]

Looks like the tree is back in the lobby.