Action Alert: Bobby Scott: "Christmas, Bah Humbug!"

Victoria Cobb, President
Thursday, December 13, 2007

Congressman Bobby Scott has nothing on old Ebenezer Scrooge.

A resolution recognizing the significance of Christmas and the importance of the Christian faith overwhelmingly passed the House this week. The resolution recognized that "Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States and the world," "Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly to the development of western civilization" and "the United States, being founded as a constitutional republic in the traditions of western civilization, finds much in its history that points observers back to its Judeo-Christian roots."

Amazingly, one Congressman from Virginia voted "NO" on this simple resolution - Representative Bobby Scott from the 3rd Congressional district joined just 8 other Democrats in voting against recognizing the significance of Christmas!

While those opposed to our most sacred holiday claimed a "separation of church and state," that argument didn't stop them, including Scott, from voting in favor of a resolution earlier this year that recognized "commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commended Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith."

Apparently in their world, separation only applies to one religion - Christianity.

Action: Please contact Congressman Scott's office and demand an explanation for hy he voted against Christmas! If you prefer to call, his Washington office number is 202-225-8351.