November 28, 2009 10:04 PM
Leesburg Courthouse Christmas ban - citizen input needed 11/30 6:30 pm
Are you upset that Loudoun County has banned all holiday displays at the Leesburg Courthouse this year? Feeling even more betrayed because this was done less than two days before Thanksgiving so as to render the citizenry helpless to counteract this draconian ruling: no creche, no Menorah - but also no tree and no Santa.
Please know that that thee Town of Leesburg does not support this action. They apparently understand that in the United States citizens are granted freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. However, the Courthouse stands on Loudoun County property and it is a committee created by the Board of Supervisors who has made this illegal ban.
Illegal because the law allows privately sponsored holiday displays on public property. There are legal advocacy groups which could help rectify this situation, but that would take longer than we have to overturn this in time for Christmas and Hanukkah. Is this what the committee was hoping for?
One thing is certain: the mood in this country has changed dramatically. Citizens are feeling very threatened about the continued encroachment on their rights and are willing to show up where they haven't shown up before to speak truth to power.
Board of SupervisorsPublic Input SessionMonday, November 30 6:30 pm1 Harrison Street, S.E. in Leesburg
Please come Monday night with a prepared statement or speaking off the cuff. If you prepare a statement, bring a copy in writing to leave with the Supes (and I'd like one to publish here Tuesday morning).
A friend of mine is bringing a lump of coal. You might want to bring one too.
And be sure to bring the whole family - a great civics lesson for children.
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Other things to do:
Sign the petition: Keep Leesburg Courthouse Nativity
Call and email the Board of Supervisors
Write Letters to the Editors of the Loudoun Times Mirror and Leesburg Today.
Plan to attend Holidays in Leesburg December 4.
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