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From: stevef@rtech.UUCP (Steve Frye)
Newsgroups: soc.women,soc.singles,alt.flame
Subject: Re: Christmas Celebration
Keywords: Religious intolerance or significant groups included?
Message-ID: <1497@rtech.UUCP>
Date: 22 Dec 87 18:48:56 GMT
References: <3445@ihlpl.ATT.COM> <7706@eddie.MIT.EDU> <5409@sol.ARPA> <7715@eddie.MIT.EDU>
Organization: Relational Technology Inc. Alameda, CA 94501
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In article <7715@eddie.MIT.EDU>, ooblick@eddie.MIT.EDU (Mikki Barry) writes:
> talking about using company funds/facilities/time for a party which
> promotes one religion over others.

Observance of a holiday promotes a religion?  Observance of Veterans' Day
promotes war !!!!!  A lot of companies promote war !!!


> Why are people getting so damn bent out of shape at changing the name
> of a stinking party?

Why are people getting so damn bent out of shape at the name of a stinking
party? If you like it - go!  If you don't - don't go!
Actually, when I think about, you're right.  Silliest thing I ever heard -
naming a holiday party after the holiday.  Damn ridiculous!!



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