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MADDOG 
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Posted on: Apr. 07 2007,9:58 am |
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March 23, 2007
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL BANS EASTER BUNNY
William Rearick, Schools Superintendent of the Tiverton Public Schools in Rhode Island, has banned the Easter Bunny from appearing at a fundraising event tomorrow at the Tiverton Middle School. He has also banned the word “Easter” from all school events. He told the Providence Journal that during the last year and a half, he has become “more aware of folks who don’t have a Christian background.” Taking the place of the Easter Bunny will be Peter Rabbit; children will be able to get their picture taken with him.
Catholic League president Bill Donohue commented on this today:
“I am astonished that Schools Superintendent Rearick only recently discovered Jews and Muslims. But better late than never. However, it was not a Jew or a Muslim who complained about the Easter Bunny—it was an ex-Catholic, Michael Burk; he is vice chairman of the school committee. No matter, I have news for Superintendent Rearick: he has not resolved the problem.
“It is unconscionable that in this day and age Superintendent Rearick would choose to honor a thief. As every schoolchild knows, Peter Rabbit stole from Mr. McGregor’s garden. To now hold him up as a role model to impressionable youngsters sends the wrong signal. At the very least, grief counselors should be dispatched to tomorrow’s event.
“There is also a more serious matter going on. The event smacks of sexism: Peter Rabbit had three sisters—Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail—and there is no historical record of them ever having committed a crime. So why were they passed over? Looks like the glass ceiling is still in place.
“We urge everyone to register their outrage by contacting Superintendent Rearick at wrearick@tivertonschools.org. Tell him to bring the Easter Bunny back as only ex-Catholics are likely to be offended.”
The Catholic League is the nation's largest Catholic civil rights organization. It defends individual Catholics and the institutional Church from defamation and discrimination.
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Eddie Cochran's Ghost
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Posted on: Apr. 07 2007,11:14 am |
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| Quote (MADDOG @ April 07 2007,9:58am) | March 23, 2007
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL BANS EASTER BUNNY
William Rearick, Schools Superintendent of the Tiverton Public Schools in Rhode Island, has banned the Easter Bunny from appearing at a fundraising event tomorrow at the Tiverton Middle School. He has also banned the word “Easter” from all school events. He told the Providence Journal that during the last year and a half, he has become “more aware of folks who don’t have a Christian background.” Taking the place of the Easter Bunny will be Peter Rabbit; children will be able to get their picture taken with him.
Catholic League president Bill Donohue commented on this today:
"I am astonished that Schools Superintendent Rearick only recently discovered Jews and Muslims. But better late than never. However, it was not a Jew or a Muslim who complained about the Easter Bunny—it was an ex-Catholic, Michael Burk; he is vice chairman of the school committee. No matter, I have news for Superintendent Rearick: he has not resolved the problem.
“It is unconscionable that in this day and age Superintendent Rearick would choose to honor a thief. As every schoolchild knows, Peter Rabbit stole from Mr. McGregor’s garden. To now hold him up as a role model to impressionable youngsters sends the wrong signal. At the very least, grief counselors should be dispatched to tomorrow’s event.
“There is also a more serious matter going on. The event smacks of sexism: Peter Rabbit had three sisters—Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail—and there is no historical record of them ever having committed a crime. So why were they passed over? Looks like the glass ceiling is still in place.
“We urge everyone to register their outrage by contacting Superintendent Rearick at [EMAIL=wrearick@tivertonschools.org.]wrearick@tivertonschools.org.[/EMAIL] Tell him to bring the Easter Bunny back as only ex-Catholics are likely to be offended.”
The Catholic League is the nation's largest Catholic civil rights organization. It defends individual Catholics and the institutional Church from defamation and discrimination. |
That was dead-on and a COMPLETE beatdown by the Catholic League president. That guy is good.
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SimpleLife
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Posted on: Apr. 07 2007,12:24 pm |
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Where did you get this, the Onion? 
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Won't somebody please think of the children!
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Eddie Cochran's Ghost
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Posted on: Apr. 07 2007,12:32 pm |
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It is very "Onion-like". I'm still not sure what to think as far as it being a real story. If it is a spoof, it was a good one.
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MADDOG
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Posted on: Apr. 07 2007,1:11 pm |
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| Quote (SimpleLife @ April 07 2007,12:24pm) | | Where did you get this, the Onion? |
Nope, it does sound like the onion though.
Catholic League -Press Release
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Botto 82
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Posted on: Apr. 07 2007,9:16 pm |
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| Quote | | I am astonished that Schools Superintendent Rearick only recently discovered Jews and Muslims. But better late than never. |
These ACLU types need to be run out of the country on a rail. They are dismantling everything our ancestors built this nation on. Soon we'll be a hodgepodge of multicultural garbage, a third-world country on a third-world planet, with everyone living in constant fear of offending someone.
Maybe we should emigrate to Dubai and demand that all Islamic reference be stricken, as they offend us. Yeah, see how far that flies.
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Posted on: Apr. 08 2007,3:43 am |
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| Quote | | They are dismantling everything our ancestors built this nation on. Soon we'll be a hodgepodge of multicultural garbage, a third-world country on a third-world planet, with everyone living in constant fear of offending someone. |
Couldn't agree more. 
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bianca
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Posted on: Apr. 08 2007,7:29 am |
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I'm still wondering how the Easter bunny got to be a religious symbol  
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Early in life, I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. — Frank Lloyd Wright (1868-1959)
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Spidey
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Posted on: Apr. 08 2007,8:27 am |
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Here are some fun facts about Easter symbols. There is a ton of info with a google search. I thought this was kind of a fun read 
Easter Symbols
Easter Bells:- Are rung in France and Italy throughout the year but they are not rung on the Thursday before good Friday. They are silent as way to remember the death of Jesus. They are then rung on Easter Sunday as way of telling people Jesus is alive again.
The Cross:- This is the symbol for the Christian religion as Jesus was nailed to a cross but then came back to life.
The Easter Lily:- The lily was a reminder to the Christians of how Jesus came back to life. The white Easter Lily is used in many Easter services. It is supposed to be a symbol of the purity of the Virgin Mary.
Easter Flowers:- Such as daffodil, narcissus and the tulip. Area symbol as they bloom in the spring.
Pussy Willows:- These are especially picked at Easter in England and Russia. People would tap each other on the shoulders with a branch of the pussy willow for good luck.
Lambs:- The lamb is a symbol as people thought of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who would watch over them as they were lambs. Lambs are born in spring. The Israelites also used lamb's blood to save their firstborn in ancient Egypt.
Rabbits:- Rabbits are reminder of spring and new life. They were the favorite animal of the spring goddess Eastre.
The Egg:- These are a symbol of spring as well as Easter. They are a sign of new life.
Chicks:- The chicks are born from eggs and are a reminder of spring and Easter.
Candles:- Candles give light in darkness. Jesus is seen as "the eternal light" showing Christians the way from death to life.
Palm Branches:- These are used as a symbol of peace.
Bread:- Unleavened flat bread is eaten to remember Jesus's sacrifice.
Wine:- Red wine is drunk to remember Jesus shedding His blood for humans.
Fireworks:- These are believed to frighten away evil spirits. They also show that out of darkness comes light.
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TameThaTane
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Posted on: Apr. 08 2007,8:43 am |
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Did someone mention chicks and pussy?
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