Author Topic: MA Principal Doesn't Like Fall Holidays (Read 2867 times)

Ben · « **on:** October 15, 2011, 10:13:12 AM »

Sometimes I wish I was a kid again, then sometimes I don't.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/10/15/massachusetts-principal-bans-fall-holidays-says-theyre-insensitive/

TechMan · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:25:33 AM »

*expletive deleted*ing moronic idiot principal. They need to take her out and tar n' feather her *expletive deleted*ss. This damn political correctness has to *expletive deleted*ing stop...it is completely idiotic.

MillCreek · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:34:52 AM »

We have had similar protests regarding Halloween in Western Washington. The conservative Christians think it endorses the occult and witchcraft.

Ben · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:47:21 AM »

Quote from: MillCreek on October 15, 2011, 10:34:52 AM

We have had similar protests regarding Halloween in Western Washington. The conservative Christians think it endorses the occult and witchcraft.

This is one of the things that gets me about the story, and I have to at least admit the Principal is an equal opportunity hater.

Locally, here in liberal heaven, we have the opposite of you Millcreek. Halloween is a major event (just like Solstice). Adults get into it more than kids do, and frankly I think a lot of them do it because they figure it pisses off some Christians. On the other hand, Columbus Day is "evil". I actually have a few co-workers that make it a point to work on Columbus Day. All but one of them are younger workers. The one older worker that does it is an ex-college professor. Thanksgiving locally is probably 50/50. A lot of people celebrate "non-traditional" Thanksgiving. I don't know what all that entails besides no turkey, as you would never catch me at such a celebration. Thanksgiving and Christmas are my most favorite holidays. Nothing but good family memories for me. Even if I had to celebrate them alone, they would still put a smile on my face, and no politically correct doctrine will ever change that.

RevDisk · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:57:50 AM »

Quote from: MillCreek on October 15, 2011, 10:34:52 AM

We have had similar protests regarding Halloween in Western Washington. The conservative Christians think it endorses the occult and witchcraft.

We also use D&D for the same purpose. Harmless fun at first. Next thing you know, the kiddos are worshipping Cthulu

MillCreek · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2011, 12:03:47 PM »

Oh, this area still does Halloween, and I buy lots of bags of candy for the kids coming to the door. It is just that the schools around here no longer allow Halloween celebrations in the classroom on school time. The local fundamentalist church down the street from me (the one that had the earlier thread about annoying their neighbors with loud music) has a big banner up advertising their 'harvest festival party' on Halloween, as an alternative to the godless/pagan/heathens worshipping the Dark Arts, or whatever.

I cannot for the life of me, however, ever remember hearing any conniptions in this area about Columbus Day. It was just a regular workday in healthcare for me.

MillCreek · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2011, 12:07:11 PM »

Quote from: RevDisk on October 15, 2011, 10:57:50 AM

We also use D&D for the same purpose. Harmless fun at first. Next thing you know, the kiddos are worshipping Cthulu

I still have my D&D dice. If I roll the 12-sided die just so, will the Kraken be released?

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2011, 12:31:06 PM »

I'm trying to put myself in the shoes of a public school administrator. On the one hand, banning Halloween as a Christian religious holiday would be almost as gratifying as ruining another traditional holiday with pointless controversy. On the other hand, it might anger pagans, who, like Muslims, Buddhists, et al, practice a lefty-approved religion. Not sure how I'd handle that one.

Banning Thanksgiving, on the utterly ludicrous theory that it has something to do with Native American suffering or European wrong-doing - that would be an obvious win.

Banning Columbus Day is even easier. Just so long as no one points out that Washington owned slaves and MLK had chicks on the side, and some Veterans have done bad things, as well. Just as long as no one actually thinks about what these holidays are actually meant to celebrate, I'd be good to go.

roo_ster · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2011, 03:47:40 PM »

Our (private, LCMS Lutheran) school celebrates them all, with gusto. It is sort of "old school," in that regard.

S. Williamson · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2011, 09:29:51 PM »

Quote from: MillCreek on October 15, 2011, 12:07:11 PM

I still have my D&D dice. If I roll the 12-sided die just so, will the Kraken be released?

It takes a D6, D12, and D20 rolled simultaneously resulting in a "natural" six on each one.

And anyone that tries this immediately after reading it is an even bigger nerd than I.

(All my D12s are on loan)

French G. · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2011, 01:48:38 AM »

This from the state that possibly had the first Thanksgiving?

MechAg94 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:34:33 PM »

Quote from: MillCreek on October 15, 2011, 10:34:52 AM

We have had similar protests regarding Halloween in Western Washington. The conservative Christians think it endorses the occult and witchcraft.

Please don't call them "conservative" Christians. There has to be a better label than that.

TommyGunn · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:50:42 PM »

Quote from: MechAg94 on October 16, 2011, 11:34:33 PM

Please don't call them "conservative" Christians. There has to be a better label than that.

How about "dingbat" Christians?

roo_ster · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:51:41 PM »

Quote from: TommyGunn on October 16, 2011, 11:50:42 PM

How about "dingbat" Christians?

Preach it , Brother!

RevDisk · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2011, 10:57:10 PM »

Quote from: MechAg94 on October 16, 2011, 11:34:33 PM

Please don't call them "conservative" Christians. There has to be a better label than that.

Every group has its jerks and killjoys. Even within occult and witchcraft. Go figure.

longeyes · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2011, 10:32:11 AM »

When did principals become dictators, exempt from public oversight even though they are paid by public monies? When people realize that many educators are at war with the culture that hires and pays them, maybe things will begin to change.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2011, 04:44:54 PM »

Quote from: longeyes on October 18, 2011, 10:32:11 AM

When did principals become dictators, exempt from public oversight even though they are paid by public monies? When people realize that many educators are at war with the culture that hires and pays them, maybe things will begin to change.

Probably when school districts get so big that the school board members are not just the guy down the street anymore.

CNYCacher · « **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:53:01 PM »

Quote from: S. Williamson on October 15, 2011, 09:29:51 PM

It takes a D6, D12, and D20 rolled simultaneously resulting in a "natural" six on each one.

And anyone that tries this immediately after reading it is an even bigger nerd than I. (All my D12s are on loan)

Roll a D6

MillCreek · « **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:26:28 PM »

Hilarious. Looks like something that could have been done by the Guild.

roo_ster · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2011, 12:29:47 PM »

Quote from: CNYCacher on October 19, 2011, 09:53:01 PM

Roll a D6

Heh.

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