Ban Holloween? Boo on you!

Published on October 31, 2005 By Dr Guy In Current Events

An elementary school in Massachusetts has decided to ban Holloween because "some" parents said it offended their religious beliefs.

What beliefs? How can a pretend day offend religious beliefs in Mass? This is the state that just legalized gay marriage. I would like to know what religion approves of gay marriages, and not a costume pretend day?

Jewhovah Witnesses? I think not!

This is not only stupid, but dangerous! Next, these scrouges (sorry wrong holliday) are going to object to the Winter break! Why? Because taking Christ out of Christmas offends their religious beliefs!

When are these pencil neck school administrators going to understand you cannot cave to every demand when it comes to all religions? Is not this caving the very opposite of the separation of Church and state one that got Christmas banned in schools? Now those crackpots are using their religion to dictate to all the students at the school!

And the Principal went along with it! And teachers wonder why many people dont hold their profession in high regard? When you get Principals, former teachers who 'got ahead' making stupid decisions like that, what else are we to think?

The last intelligent thought that principal had was the one where he decided to become a teacher. I wonder if he is blonde?

Comments (Page 2)

Dr Guy

on Oct 31, 2005

It is a pagan festival which is just an excuse for mischief and harrasing of home owners. Ban it now!

Sorry Scrouge. Your holiday is not for 2 months yet.

MasonM

on Oct 31, 2005

Some folks could ruin a wet dream, so why not Halloween too? These people ar so miserable in their little lives that they just can't stand to see anyone actually having fun. Egg their houses I say!

Locamama

on Oct 31, 2005

I agree - people who get offended - offend me. You don't have to participate but don't ruin everyone elses fun.

In Maryland, we had book look day. You could dress up but it had to be a character from a book. Brendan went as captain underpants. He was so cute.

Cream

on Oct 31, 2005

How is saving the elderly and vulnerable from harrassment from delinquents "saving hurt feelings". Any other night of the year, trick or treaters would be picked up by the cops.

KellyW0498

on Oct 31, 2005

We have the harvest parties too. The kids can dress up for a limited amount of time and the costumes they can be are very limited too. What is the point.

It goes to far every year what they take away.

Dr Guy

on Oct 31, 2005

Some folks could ruin a wet dream, so why not Halloween too?

Excuse me while I laugh! cant help it. The imagery is just too vivid!

MasonM

on Oct 31, 2005

How is saving the elderly and vulnerable from harrassment from delinquents "saving hurt feelings". Any other night of the year, trick or treaters would be picked up by the cops.

I guess you can't read? Which part of

An elementary school in Massachusetts has decided to ban Holloween because "some" parents said it offended their religious beliefs.

If your idea of harrassment from delinquents includes little kids dressed in costumes going around the neighborhood collecting treats you should seek professional help.

Dr Guy

on Oct 31, 2005

Brendan went as captain underpants. He was so cute.

That is a new one on me! But then my youngest will be a teen in a month!

Dr Guy

on Oct 31, 2005

Any other night of the year, trick or treaters would be picked up by the cops.

Look Scrouge, I told you. Your holiday is in a month. Lay off or I will just ban you, troll.

Dr Guy

on Oct 31, 2005

It goes to far every year what they take away.

This one flies in the face of all that they have taken away tho! Before it was to make sure of the separation, this is being dictated by religion! As Baker said, damned if you do, and damned if you dont.

Dr Guy

on Oct 31, 2005

If your idea of harrassment from delinquents includes little kids dressed in costumes going around the neighborhood collecting treats you should seek professional help.

He sounds like Reiki House. I wonder if he is going to start his Heil Hitler next.

Cream

on Oct 31, 2005

If a child demanded money or candy from me on the sidewalk (and threatened to egg me if I did not hand them over) it would be mugging. But, on my doorstep it is 'trick or treating'?

Dr Guy

on Oct 31, 2005

If a child demanded money or candy from me on the sidewalk (and threatened to egg me if I did not hand them over) it would be mugging. But, on my doorstep it is 'trick or treating'?

Now you are getting the idea! Try opening up and stop being such a skin flint!

Texas Wahine

on Oct 31, 2005

If a child demanded money or candy from me on the sidewalk (and threatened to egg me if I did not hand them over) it would be mugging. But, on my doorstep it is 'trick or treating'?

Wow.

My kids don't DEMAND anything. Folks who want to see the kids all decked out and hand out candy either sit outside or leave their porch light on. We go to the houses where it's obvious that trick-or-treaters are welcome. And my kids ALWAYS say thank you when they're given anything...even on Halloween.

If you wore a sign that said "MUGGERS WELCOME!" and a mugger came up and asked you for your money and you handed it over with a chuckle and the muggers gave you a big grin and a sincere thank you, then it might be the same thing.

lostintexas

on Oct 31, 2005

Our Church we had a fall carnival and the kids dressed as Princess, Buzzlightyear, Zombs, Bassball players, Army man with a gun and more ... Everyone had a blast!

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