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Mall should let Salvation Army sing

It is appalling to learn of the Pine Centre Mall's recent "allowance" of singing two approved religious holiday Christmas songs in the mall. Good grief! Christmas is shared by all, religious or non-religious.
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It is appalling to learn of the Pine Centre Mall's recent "allowance" of singing two approved religious holiday Christmas songs in the mall. Good grief!

Christmas is shared by all, religious or non-religious. If people do not associate with the religious aspect of Christmas, that is their right. But to take away the Salvation Army's right to celebrate and sing about it in a way that is congruent with their faith is intolerant and, more strongly put, bigotry. Pine Centre has put a muzzle on a Christian organization and people who come and support them.

"Come ring your bells, but don't sing or do anything religious without us censoring it first and telling you what you can, and can't say, through song."

That's an attack on freedom of speech and over-policing. What requirements would they place on a Jewish group or a Sikh group?

This is discrimination by singling out a specific faith group and songs they identify with. This isn't creating a neutral environment. This is what creates division in the community and between people. We celebrate tolerance in our great country for people of all walks of faith. The Salvation Army has done so many wonderful things for the people of this community. They deserve better. After all, it is Christmas, Mr. Grinch.

Rebecca Worthington

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