Last year, Green Bay Wisconsin found itself in the middle of litigation after the then-City Council president put up a nativity scene at City Hall. (See prior posting.) Yesterday, the City Council's Advisory Committee, by a 5-1 vote, passed and sent on to City Council a resolution that would require holiday displays on city-owned property this year to be non-religious in nature. Reporting on the action, yesterday's Green Bay Press Gazette said that during the Committee's discussion, members pointed out that, while not opting for that result, the city would be within its rights to put up a nativity scene so long as it is accompanied by secular symbols.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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The Advisory Committee got it right, but ideas for a Nativity Scene with secular symbols sounds like it could become a town tradition. I'd push for Joseph & Mary in front of a TV, watching Charlie Brown's Christmas. The Wisemen could carry gift packages bearing the logos of local merchants, chosen by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. And how about a corporate sponsor for the creche? BOA Creche has a nice ring, but people are so angry with banks these days. The Verizon Creche is probably safer.
LOL!
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