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July 15, 2010 1:30 PM

Loudoun first to open War on Christmas 2010

This supersedes my earlier post. Because iPetition kept losing the first one, I have created a new petition: Keep Christmas in Leesburg! So please, everyone who signed before, sign again. Forward to friends and family. Share on Facebook.

The timing of this opening salvo is not accident. BOS members are counting on key opponents and citizens being on vacation. Please come Monday night at 7 for public input - see details for all you can do below:

Dear Friends:

Many of you will remember December 2009 when the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors decided - just weeks before - to ban traditional holiday displays at the Leesburg Courthouse. (While the Town of Leesburg continued to welcome holiday observances, the Courthouse grounds belong to Loudoun County.) These displays included a Christmas Tree, a Nativity Scene and a Menorah.
Since these displays had been put there at private expense by private citizens, this was clearly not in violation of federal law.
The BOS - at the behest of a committee with no public accountability and with no public discussion - decided to sweep Christmas under the rug. What they didn't count on was the swift and determined response by the community - led by several citizens including Leesburg Council member Ken Reid, now remembered as "The Jew Who Saved Christmas."
Because yes indeed - despite the arbitrary censorship, and despite some bureaucratic stonewalling and foot-dragging, the BOS ended up granting a stay of execution to the humble Nativity Scene, so that throughout the 2009 holidays children (and children of children) who'd lovingly touched and "talked" to the chipped and well-loved figures could once again enjoy this family tradition.

But lest you think the battle was won: As of July 2010, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors has once again targeted Christmas in Leesburg. This time, they're starting early - perhaps hoping for a slowed-down hot and humid citizenry - and obviously trying to avoid the national spotlight they drew last year.
Let's all do our part to make sure they get the attention they deserve:Loudoun County first in the nation to declare War on Christmas 2010!
On July 20, the Board will consider adopting the policy which we successfully fought off last year. You can read the behind-the-scenes maneuvering at Eugene Delgaudio's site. How you can help:
1) Sign the petition, and forward to all Loudoun County residents in your circle of influence - via blogs, email, Facebook.
2) Email the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
3) Attend the Loudoun Board of Supervisors public input session Monday, July 19, at 7:00 pm One Harrison Street, SE Leesburg. Wear red! You can sign up for public input or call in advance to be put on the list.
4) Contact all media outlets: Loudoun County first in the nation to declare War on Christmas 2010!

Love,

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Comments

Thanks for posting this! I've already sent in my email... Sadly there really is a War on Christmas. I'm glad you're fighting back. BTW, you might want to post about the movie "Christmas with a capital C". It looks great!

Posted by: War on Christmas | September 25, 2010 3:11 PM