The Capitol has had a holiday tree, provided by the Association of Washington Business, for 19 years.
In 2006, it was joined by a menorah sponsored by a Seattle Jewish group. A menorah is a candelabrum that recognizes Hanukkah.
That prompted a lawmaker from Spokane to stage a protest at the Capitol, demanding the holiday tree be called a "Christmas tree." It also led a local real estate agent to sue the state to allow the nativity display depicting the birth of Jesus.
There have been no requests for a menorah display this year.
But a new addition will be a sign sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation, The Olympian reported. The sign reads, "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds."
Cracks me up. Not just the "Freedom from Religion Foundation," but the 'what about me?' hijinks from all of these folks.
I prefer motivational posters such as one depicting the Pyramids of Giza followed by the phrase... "Anything is possible with cheap labor."
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