It's About Time

For the most part, I have little use for most elected officials. However, occasionally one separates themselves from the normally seedy side of politics and stands up for what they believe in because they actually have a pair.

Erected in front of Avon Lake city hall stands a sign that says, "Remember Christ is in Christmas". This has brought some negative attention to the city, particularly from the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State group in Cleveland, which said the sign should be removed. 

In a letter to Mayor K.C. Zuber, the group wrote, “Using tax-payer funded property for the display of an overtly sectarian message is in clear violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. It is insensitive to those who choose not to be Christian ... Respecting religious minorities in our community, we request that this message be removed.”

Here's the "someone who has a pair" part of the story. It was actually Zuber himself who put the sign up and he states that it isn't going anywhere until after the holidays. You can't see me but I'm standing up and applauding Zuber right now. For those who live in Avon Lake, PLEASE keep this guy in office.

Now let's take a look at the letter sent to Mayor Zuber's office. “Using tax-payer funded property for the display of an overtly sectarian message is in clear violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment." Now, I'm not a constitutional scholar but the Constitution does not state an actual separation of church and state. It merely prohibits a state-sponsored and required religion for all to worship. Period. 

I love this part - "Respecting religious minorities in our community, we request that this message be removed.” So we should give into the small handful of people who may be offended? For far too long we have catered to the whims of the minority. For those who don't like it, deal with it. Somewhere over the years some people actually think there exists a right not to be offended.  That right doesn't exist. I'm offended every time a politician gives in to the bitches of a few. Again, kudos to Zuber for standing his ground.

At a recent city council meeting, Council President Greg Zilka spoke about a resident who had been dissatisfied with the city for putting up the sign. "She told me she was moving out of Avon Lake because she just didn’t feel comfortable here anymore,” Zilka said.

Now that's funny...and sad. If you are going to move out of nice city like Avon Lake because of a sign in front of city hall during the holidays and that you just don't feel comfortable there anymore, your community doesn't need you and you should go. If that truly offends you to that point, you are going to have a rough life ahead of you...and maybe some mental help may be in order as well. I'm willing to bet that she celebrated Christmas every year of her life and received many gifts. Truly hypocritical thinking at it's best. I'll donate $100 towards the U-Haul.

And just to drive home the point, Remember Christ is in Christmas. It's a true, factual statement and has been long forgotten over the years. The next time you see Mayor Zuber, please stop to shake his hand and thank him for his stance against the deterioration of our society and culture.