Far be it from me to agree with the hack-tacular, conservative American Center for Law and Justice, but I do.  I think the decision by the city of Chicago to refuse ads for The Nativity Story during their annual Christmas festival because it might offend non-Christians is just ludicrous.  It’s a Christmas festival!  If non-Christians are there wouldn’t you think they’d be offended by the whole thing, not just one movie ad? 

Sometimes you have to wonder what people are thinking.  Apparently, a homeowners association in Pagosa Springs, CO attempted to fine a couple for displaying a peace symbol wreath on the front of their home.  According to one member of the association’s board the wreath might could be seen as a "divisive."  Huh?  Since when did wishing for peace become divisive?  Well, I would it became a divisive symbol sometime around November, 2000, but I could be wrong.  Surprisingly, the residents of this Denver suburb came to the defense of the couple and the homeowners association not only backed down, but three of the board members resigned. 

I find it interesting how the peace symbol has developed such a negative connotation.  Of course, that has much to do with the Vietnam era; and we all know how much Republicans love that little bit of American history.  It just seems odd, especially during the Christmas season when we celebrate the birth of a man who preached the peace on earth and goodwill towards all people.  Maybe those board members need to pick up their Bibles again.