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By: Allan

Allan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:24:29 +0000

Perhaps the first thing we should consider is the simple question “How many other states have such a law?” None, to my knoledge. Also we have found public schools are best run and controlled locally by elected Boards. The less state and federal control the better. Got that?

By: Poliphilo

Poliphilo — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:34:11 +0000

I’ll be voting for Santa Claus and that little guy in the manger.

By: RR, Uninvited Columnist

RR, Uninvited Columnist — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:04:33 +0000

“We need a nationwide revival, to put the love of God in our soul,
We need a whole lot more of Jesus,
And a lot less rock ‘n’ roll.” —popular C&W song

By: Allan

Allan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:24:01 +0000

Public schools are first and foremost to teach the three R’s. They don’t seem to be doing a particularly good job at that. Christmas music is better suited for home and/or church–not the public schools. First things first–stick to the three R’s. To make such songs mandatory suggests a reversion to the “we will ram it down it down your throat whether you like it or not.”–just like the Sunday closing laws that were once common. Such music is best kept out of the public schools–all it will do is raise more controversy and divisiveness.

By: tom

tom — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:16:46 +0000

We need an initiative that would outlaw frivolous initiatives.

By: Josh Richman

Josh Richman — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:40:57 +0000

Seems it would be in the ear of the beholder. From the proposed measure:
“Section 52711. As used in this article, ‘Christmas music’ includes, but is not necessarily limited to, carols, songs, and instrumental works whose subject matter relates to the celebration ofthe Christmas holiday or to the season during which that holiday is observed.”

By: John W.

John W. — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:33:05 +0000

So, does “Frosty the Snowman” qualify as Christmas music? Or, how about “I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus?” Or “Don we now our gay apparel,” sung by San Francisco’s Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence?