"And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are a gift of God?" -- Thomas Jefferson

"And yet the same revolutionary belief for which our forbears fought is still at issue around the globe, the belief that the rights of man come not from generosity of the state but from the hand of God." -- John F. Kennedy

"Because of their belief that power had come from God to each individual, the Framers began the Constitution with the words 'we the people'" -- Newt Gingrich

"There's never been a nation like the United States, ever. It begins with the principles of our founding documents, principles that recognize that our rights come from God, not from our government." -- Marco Rubio


Friday, December 3, 2010

Wachovia Bank Bans Christmas Tree Displays From Its Branches

Orlando, FL - "Wachovia has adopted a policy this year banning all Christmas trees from the décor in their local office branches this Christmas. Wachovia's policy has offended many customers who have accounts with the bank. One woman has already canceled her account and many others are threatening to follow suit.


Wachovia's corporate office told Fox News in Orlando,
"At Wachovia, we respect the diversity of our customers and team members [sic] therefore we are decorating our stores with poinsettia plants so that everyone can be included."

The decision is ironic considering the symbolism of the poinsettia, which is known as the Christmas flower. One version of folklore says these flowers were a poor girl's gift to the Christ child at a nativity display in Mexico, and, when presented, the plant miraculously turned bright red.


Liberty Counsel has added the Wachovia Bank to the naughty side of its "Naughty and Nice" list, which catalogs companies that either censor ("naughty") or recognize ("nice") Christmas. Customer voices have a big impact on corporate action.


Mathew D. Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel and Dean of Liberty University School of Law, commented:
'Wachovia has offended the vast majority of Americans by its silly act of banning Christmas trees. Prohibiting Christmas trees in December is like prohibiting the American flag in July or the color green on St. Patrick's Day. If Wachovia wishes to offend the majority, then the majority of its customers can go elsewhere. Wachovia should use common sense and recognize an obvious symbol of our national holiday.'"
Liberty Counsel FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2010 http://www.lc.org/
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