I think Christmas was just fine before all the radicals wanted to
change it with restrictions and complaints on decorations. Leave
it alone if it is not broken. Lynn D. NY
I don't really care what they do on the strip, but please
leave downtown alone. It is unique and charming and we love staying and
playing there. Florence Burchell Elk Mound Wi
Christmas is a holiday of being kind to each other. There
is a story of a man who went out of his way to leave presents on each
persons door step in his villiage each year on December 24th just to be
kind to his neighbors. His name was Nick. It had nothing to do with
religion. Of course Christmas decorations should be displayed to remind
everyone it's nice to be kind to each other, if not all year, at least
during the Christmas season. Claire Latsko Audubon, PA
I think that Christmas decorations mean different things
to different people. I am not a religious person, but I appreciate the
fact that this season seems to bring people together and raise the level
of kindness amongst the average person. That is not to say that other
religious beliefs could not do the same thing. But since the culture in
North America has been to celebrate Christmas as a festive season, how can
anyone seriously not want to see people happy. Daryl Wright
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
The founding fathers recognized God. They also recognized
religous freedom. With those conditions I see no problem with decorations
of different religions being used over the holiday seasons. It is time to
take the politically correct and send them packing. Tolerance should be
practiced by all parties.
I think Christmas lights and generic decorations would
blend right in with other Vegas lights bells and whistles. I think, like
any other "home owner" that a casino owner can do what she / he pleases,
when it comes to holiday decorations. S Lee Tillinger
Cleveland, OH
Controversy? Because a very small percentage of squeaky
wheels get press time because they're news and so people begin to wonder
if it's right to decorate for Christmas? Oh come on, this is a democracy -
the majority rules, and while the majority of people are Christian, damn
right they should decorate for Christmas (hey, aren't most Mexicans
Catholic?) So put up Christmas trees with lights and tinsel! That's So
Vegas! The Bellagio sets a great example with the way they decorate their
gardens. Kevin Coolidge Corona, CA
I don't see why casinos can't decorate for Christmas. So
many have already taken the Christ out of Christmas. It would be nice to
see Christmas decorations and people saying Merry Christmas again and
remember what Christmas is all about. Nancy Port Jervis, NY
One of the beauties of the holiday season is that
everything is decorated and changed. Yes casinos should decorate for the
season, not the religious celebrations, but the seasons. Judi Ketchum
Willoughby, Ohio
I see no problem with having decorations, this is the US
and we have all kinds of people from everywhere, we should have one set of
decorations for everyone so as not to offend anyone, but everyone needs to
be tolerant of other religions, so come up with something new for all
ethnic groups. Janet Baumann Bolingbrook, IL
Decorations honoring the multitude of cultures we have in
the United States would serve as a worldly reminder that we all celebrate
the holiday season in a variety of ways. RacerOne
Albuquerque/N.M.
