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BaiHu
10-09-2013, 08:54 AM
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9280438

Warning: Spell-check was not used in the writing of this article.


TOWAMENCIN TWP., Pa. - October 9, 2013 (WPVI) -- A decision to cancel Halloween celebrations at an elementary school in Montgomery County is stirring controversy among some parents.
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"Some holidays, like Halloween, that some see as secular, are viewed by others as having religious overtones. The district must always be mindful of the sensitivity of all the members of the community with regard to holidays and celebrations of a religious, cultural or secular nature. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that school districts may not endorse, prefer, favor, promote or advance any religious beliefs...."

RoyGBiv
10-09-2013, 09:41 AM
I might let you slide kittening with Christmas, Hanukkah and "Presidents Day", but get your dirty paws off Halloween!!! :mad: :p

Josh Runkle
10-09-2013, 10:01 AM
Hopefully the reasoning behind this will make people re-think the silliness of canceling Christmas in schools. However, it will most likely not have that effect, nor will this do any good for anyone.

NETim
10-09-2013, 11:24 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QZT8hK4soLg

Pretty much sums up my attitude towards the world in general these days.

LHS
10-09-2013, 11:52 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QZT8hK4soLg

Pretty much sums up my attitude towards the world in general these days.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCEeAn6_QJo

Sounds a lot like mine...

hufnagel
10-09-2013, 12:29 PM
what... we've canceled Halloween 2 or 3 years in a row here. 'course that was because of crazy hurricanes and freak snow/ice storms.

NEPAKevin
10-09-2013, 03:07 PM
First they say "no" to the nude haunted house and now this.

Erik
10-09-2013, 03:48 PM
First they say "no" to the nude haunted house...

For the children.