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To: rich4eagle who wrote (210617)	12/17/2001 11:59:32 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

He did not make a suggestion, which I would have found within bounds, he issued a directive, such that non- compliance could, presumably, be an element of one's evaluation, or grounds for firing, which is coercive. You have failed to show why it was OK to go so far. If you cannot see this, so much the worse for you.....

To: rich4eagle who wrote (210617)	12/17/2001 12:50:24 PM
From: Nite-Man	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Well, you are so adamant that Sims in guiding his employees to be more sensitive in using the words "merry christmas" Rich, There is a difference between being sensitive and being dictatorial towards others with your own personal politics. I simply cannot understand how a non-Christian can be offended by the words Merry Christmas or how Happy Hanukkah could offend a non-Jew. America is built on diversity, both cultural and religious and we should share and celebrate those differences. I am not supporting religious recruitment in the work place but wishing someone a Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah would most likely not cause permanent psychological damage to a non-participant. In this situation I think Mr. Simms was wrong but probably meant well. JMO Best regards, NM