Congress to strike a blow for Christmas!
Given that Congress has nothing else important on its plate, it’s time to strike a congressional blow in favor of Christmas!
(Politico) Congress to say Christmas is important. Sun and Moon declared good too
This is one straight from the headlines of the Onion. Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 847) saying, and I am not making this up, that Christmas and Christians are important. The House is scheduled to vote on this groundbreaking resolution on Tuesday. As someone with a Christian background, I can safely say this may be the silliest resolution ever introduced by, or voted upon, by Congress, although I am a little curious to see if anyone will vote against it.Better yet, here’s a small quotation from the resolution itself:
"Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States and the world; Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the United States, making Christianity the religion of over three-fourths of the American population; Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout the world, making Christianity the largest religion in the world and the religion of about one-third of the world population; * * * (Read the rest at the link above.)You have to wonder: would either Santa Claus or Jesus Christ really be interested in receiving a message during this busy time of the year that begins with the word, “whereas?” I’ll leave the Jesus Christ part alone, but, seriously, how do you think Saint Nick would respond to a child’s Christmas letter written like this? Whereas, I have been a good little boy; Whereas, this is the time of the year when by tradition all good little boys and good little girls are justly rewarded with toys and other goods and services of value in due recognition of their contributions to the maintenance of proper order over the preceding year; Whereas, there exists for sale in certain malls, Internet shopping pages and other places where merchants gather a certain video game, generally known as “WrestleMania SmashDown 43,” said game being available for the modest retail price of $59.99, less a $5.00 mail in rebate; Resolved, that Peter Boil of 2416 W. Acorn St. age 9, respectfully submits that by all right and justice he should, in fact, and in due course, receive said “WrestleMania SmashDown 43” game to be delivered to said address free and clear of all charges, fees and duties on Christmas Eve next. By My Hand Submitted. I don’t know about you, but I figure that kid will end up with a lump of coal in his stocking. And I’d say that Congressman King has one coming too.
December 12th, 2007 at 1:45 am
Some folks never miss a chance to pander to the Fundamentalist constituency. Instead of preaching brotherhood among all people, folks like King have to use every opportunity to show how superior and important they think they are.Those who are compassionate, honest, kind and peace-loving are the “important” ones, no matter what religion or lack thereof, they happen to espouse. Jesus embraced everyone: sinners, lepers, foreigners, non-Jews, the poor, the forsaken. If Congressman King wants to promote the true spirit of Christmas, he will stop thumping his chest and reach out his hand in tolerance and giving.
December 14th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Whereas: Congressman King has nothing better to do with his time in a world coming apart at the seams,
Resolved: Congressman King should resign his office or forthwith be removed for outrageous and unforgivable frivolity.