The battle between political correctness and free exercise of religion - particularly Christianity - has waged in the United States for years now. And, unfortunately, political correctness has been winning many of the public battles lately. P.C. won its latest victory today at Florida Gulf Coast University, where the school's administration has banned Christmas decorations from all public places, including even private office doors. (Link to story here.)
Enough of this madness. No one has the right to be free from being irrationally offended. And, I'm sorry, if a Christmas tree, Santa, a nativity, a wreath, or a menorah for that matter, offends you - you're irrational.
On the other hand, every American has a constitutionally protected right to freely exercise their religion. The First Amendment clearly and concisely reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
Since the religion clauses have been applied to the states and state institutions (like universities) through the Fourteenth Amendment, aren't these administrators violating the constitution by prohibiting individuals from decking the halls? Where's the ACLU when you need it?
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