Brattin is attempting to fight against the war on Christmas. Didn't we get past this a few years ago?
This week the Missouri House approved legislation I am sponsoring to protect our individual rights to publicly celebrate federal holidays such as Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s unfortunate that we have reached the point where legislation is necessary to protect these rights, but we have seen in recent years a continued assault on the public celebration of Christmas and other holidays. In fact, I have personal experience with my own children not being allowed to sing Christmas carols at school.
It is time that we take a stand to defend our rights to celebrate these holidays openly. My bill (HB 278) would make it clear that any state or local governmental entity; public building, park, or school; or public setting or place is not allowed to ban or restrict the practice, mention, celebration, or discussion of any federal holiday. It is a change to our state statutes that would protect everyone’s right to practice a federally deemed holiday in a public place.
The legislation is similar to a bill I sponsored last year that was approved by the House but did not make it through the Senate before the 2012 session came to an end. My current bill is now headed to the Senate where I hope it will have plenty of time to receive approval before the final day of session on May 17.
Among those co-sponsoring Brattin's bill is Rep. Bill White, R-Joplin.
Among those co-sponsoring Brattin's bill is Rep. Bill White, R-Joplin.
Yet in a few weeks we will hear that they just ran out of time to work on jobs. They continue to work on social issues instead of jobs every session. Do what you get paid for and work for the people on what is important, jobs.
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