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To: Michael M who wrote (67684)	12/21/1999 2:26:00 AM
From: epicure	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

I would sincerely appreciate it if only the truly interesting posted here(interesting as being defined by me) but it ain't gonna happen- I am not, alas, the bellybutton of the universe- except to myself. And I doubt that Del will tailor his comments to suit you- after all you have the "due respect" of no respect for Del's world view (this is obvious from your postings) and I am sure he has no respect for yours. Why he should PRETEND to be other than what he is to make you comfortable at this time of the year I cannot understand. Can he insult the faith the rest of the year? Is there a calendar that specifies the best times for an atheist to insult the faithful? I am not an atheist myself, but am always curious.

To: Michael M who wrote (67684)	12/21/1999 2:44:00 AM
From: Krowbar	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 108807

<< Delbert, with all due respect for your world view, I would sincerely appreciate it if you would refrain from insulting the faith of those (perhaps only myself) who find joy and sacred meaning at this time of year. >> Michael, I would sincerely appreciate it if Christians would refrain from insulting those from whom they stole this winter holiday, by pretending that it belongs to them. Stealing is very un-Christlike. Please read Christine's post for the truth behind these holidays. Del

To: Michael M who wrote (67684)	12/21/1999 6:28:00 AM
From: nihil	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 108807

I would much appreciate it if Christians, Jews, Africans, Muslims and others who have holy days would keep them to themselves. I am much offended by the saturation of the air and ground with superstitious commercial symbols. I have the greatest respect for people's private beliefs, as long as they keep them to themselves. They are welcome to write and publish anything they wish. I reserve the right to reject it all as nonsense, and to keep it out of schools and off of public property. Here we have strict sign control, and a business cannot put up neon or any large obtrusive sign. But the Christians insist on hanging their pagan symbols everywhere. This town is hell on earth on Asian holidays. Hundreds of thousands of people explode their damned fireworks and frighten children, animals, asthmatics and the birds. The air is heavy with sulfurous fog. And most of these damned people claim to be Christians. I don't insult your faith. I don't respect it either, but I will protect your right to believe anything you wish. Just don't try to impose it on me. It won't work.