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Politics : The Truth About Islam

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To: Ichy Smith who wrote (10266)9/29/2007 7:58:27 AM
From: Proud_Infidel  Read Replies (1) of 20106
 
Illinois Schools Canceling Christmas and Halloween to Avoid Offending Muslims
lgf ^ | Sep 28, 2007

littlegreenfootballs.com

Another absolutely disgusting example of pre-emptive dhimmitude, in the name of tolerance and multiculturalism, right here in the US: First Jell-O, now Santa.

So long, Halloween parade. Farewell, Santa’s gift shop.

The holiday traditions are facing elimination in some Oak Lawn schools this year after complaints that the activities are offensive, particularly to Muslim students.

Final decisions on which of the festivities will be axed will fall to the principals at each of Ridgeland School District 122’s five schools, Supt. Tom Smyth said.

Parents expect that the announcement is going to add to the tension that has been building since officials agreed earlier this month to change the lunch menu to exclude items containing pork to accommodate Muslim students. News that Jell-O was struck from the menu caused such a stir that officials have agreed to bring it back.

Gelatin is often made with tissue or bones of pigs or other animals.

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School district considers banning traditions seen as offensive to Muslims

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