Leave St. Patrick’s Day alone

Folks, we have enough trouble on this earth right now without messing with one of the most joyous days on the calendar. I believe this nonsense of heritage day could be a slippery slope in years to come, like those who sought to diminish Christmas a few years back.

We’re all for celebrating the wonderful ethnic makeup of America. Our president has proudly described himself as a "mutt”, perhaps his most endearing moment. But the United States of Mutthood means that we come from many lands, with wonderful and different traditions. 

Should joyous days like Cinco De Mayo, Columbus Day, Purim and Steuben Day also be ground down into a common heritage day?

Of course not. Thank you, Jean O’Dowd, for your common sense and commitment.

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