War on Christmas

Republican congressman Steve King of Iowa (pictured here wearing his Ed Harris Halloween costume) is upset that nine Democrats voted against his bill to recognize the importance of Christians and Christmas. He says there's a secular assault on Christianity in the U.S., and he hopes an official acknowledgment of its importance might ease the attacks. Now, it might be tempting to ridicule this bill as just another ineffectual waste of time from a congress that refuses to even consider granting Americans the basic human right of health insurance, but Rep. King has a point. Especially at this time of year, don't you find yourself wading through piles and piles of unsolicited circulars advertising countless stores' Hanukkah sales? And isn't the radio clogged with tinkling, cloying Eid carols? If only Christmas could get some attention! More details here.