> For sure. I also object to any government dollars being spent on exercise of religion. If business want to group together and buy Christmas decorations for the business district, fine. If the local government contributes, I object.
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>Do you consider a Christmas tree with lights/ornaments an exercise of religion?

Absolutely. It's a promotion of a particular religion.

FWIW, I also think the government shouldn't spend any money on Hanukkah menorahs, or plaques of the 10 commandments, or statues of the Buddha.

I object strongly to any of those being placed in public schools. While I don't think they belong in any government buildings, schools to me are the strongest case because children are involved.

I also think there's a difference between a kid bringing something in for "show and tell" and to tell the class about what they celebrate, and having a display in the school.

Tamar