Censorship of “Merry Christmas”

Name: George Belden
Title: “No Offense”

Merry Christmas! Oh, but, please take no offense. I do not mean to say it in a demeaning or disparaging manner. It is a simple gesture of kindness used by a group, indeed a nation, of people whom I identify with. However, I cannot say the name of the group for fear of ostracism (insert sarcasm here). The point, however politically incorrect I may portray it, is that we as a people severely lack both maturity and intellectual honesty.
Two mature adults ought to be able to exchange greetings of their respective traditions and part with smiles on their faces. When I receive a “Happy Hanukkah”, an “Assalamualaikum,” or any other religious or cultural gesture, I do not take a step back, gasp in disgust, and lunge for the jugular vein in the perpetrator’s neck. My mind registers no negativity and is in fact void of all offensive notions. You see, these forms of expression, religious or not, are simply meant for sharing the joy one feels in a time of celebration. Certainly, it is ridiculous to feel offended when someone desires to innocently share their joy. Some of us happen to be advocates of peace and harmony, spreading “Christmas cheer.” Why should we feel the brunt of liberal hypocrisy? An American who wishes someone a “Merry Christmas” should not fear that they might offend someone. I challenge any politician (by politician I am referring to anybody who follows the religion of political correctness) to present me with a logical reason why any learned person should be offended by the words “Merry Christmas.” I am, however, very offended by the words “Happy Holidays.” These words appear to teem with altruism, but hidden just beneath the surface are thunderous cries of flagrant disrespect. These words do not support diversity, but crush it under the sledgehammer of societal suppression. To the starck contrary of popular opinion, these words deny the legitimacy of any religious holiday, or for that matter, any religion (besides those of atheism and agnosticism).
I do not intend to preach universalism, but I do hunger for unity. I commend those Athiests, Agnostics, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and the rest of Americans who may not believe in Christmas or worship Jesus but who can appreciate someone’s wish of a Merry Christmas. They are the ones who truly value freedom and respect diversity. They are the ones who really know open-mindedness. To the rest of our great country I inexorably plead, “Wake up America.”

George Belden