Controversial Christmas cards...what do you think?

[mugsy]

Kayann, this is a political statement on a CHRISTmas card. At least a religious statement would fit into the season. I am totally pro choice, but have many friends who are pro life. If I sent that to them they would be totally offended. The view of many pro choice people see it as immoral and supporting murder. That's my point. I am a pretty political person, but, I don't want politics in my Christmas card. In some twisted line of thinking, it would interfere with my belief in separation of church and state....there are a many reasons why I would never choose to send this card nor would I want to receive it. I like to get cards, but, don't care THAT much whether I get one or not and for many people that kind of card (I would be equally offended if I got a pro life card or any other "hot" topic) would strike me as trying to press buttons. Just my opinion. People who want to send the card are going to send it and people who wouldn't mind getting the card are probably better people than I, but, so goes it.

[aly]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Shall someone get offended if it says "March for Hallmark" ??

HHahaha... march for Hallmark ... hehehehehee.

[Kfamr]

LMAO, Ok guys.... I still don't understand, but eehhh... your opinion.

[Cheshirekatt]

Originally posted by Kfamr
LMAO, Ok guys.... I still don't understand, but eehhh... your opinion.

I'm with you on this on, Kayann.

Like I said before, I'd just be happy and grateful someone thought of me.

[carole]

I think it is totally up to you, YOUR CHOICE, obviously you like them or you would not have bought them, I am not religious either , but I do respect peoples beliefs, but I would not buy a card with a religious message to send to my friends as I would feel I was being a hypocrite.

So whatever you believe in, if you are happy to send them, then DO IT.

[Twisterdog]

I don't see how something about 'Freedom of Choice' should be offending. Isn't it sort of like saying 'Peace on Earth', as a Christmas card?

LOL ... Oh, honey ... there is a WORLD of difference between "Freedom of Choice" and "Peace on Earth" ... especially to the millions of people who feel that choice = abortion = murder. They are receiveing a greeting at Christmas, basically, that goes against everything they believe in and stand for.

I'm thinking of my grandma here, for example ... VERY sweet lady, the salt of the earth. EVERYone loves my Grandma. She's also a very devout Christian and VERY pro-life. If someone sent her a Christmas card like that ... she would cry for a year.

Kay, think of something that just makes you feel ill to think of it. Say, perhaps, pit bull fighting rings or testing on animals. How would you feel if you opened a Christmas card, expecting a friendly greeting, and saw a message promoting one of those things? Disturbing, yes? That is how pro-life people would feel receiving this card. It would be hurtful to them, at a time that is supposed to be loving and caring.

Also, I'm not sure what the point is - I really doubt receiving a Christmas card with a political agenda is going to change anyone's political views. Someone is not going to read the back of a pro-choice card and say, "Oh, gee, I was wrong all these years, I'll change my mind." Your friends know your views already, presumably, and either agree with you or agree to disagree. And you're not going to change an aquaintence's mind with a card, anyway.

[Tonya]

All though I'd love to get into the debate on what Christmas is really about and pro-life vs. pro-choice, I'll stick to the original question.

Some of the things the card says are cool, but I prefer to think of Christmas as a happy time. I wouldn't want a card about depressing issues. It is hard enough to avoid them as it is.

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by Twisterdog

Also, I'm not sure what the point is - I really doubt receiving a Christmas card with a political agenda is going to change anyone's political views. Someone is not going to read the back of a pro-choice card and say, "Oh, gee, I was wrong all these years, I'll change my mind." Your friends know your views already, presumably, and either agree with you or agree to disagree. And you're not going to change an aquaintence's mind with a card, anyway.

The point? To make a point. There are 365 days in a year. Choose any OTHER one to send your political statement on. Leave Christmas, to those that celebrate it, alone. While I am pro-choice, I would be slightly appalled by someone's lack of taste in sending me this card.

I know, I know, I will send my Jewish friend's a Christmas card! Maybe NEXT year, they will know the REAL religion, right? OR, maybe to any of my friends carrying a pound or two too many...maybe some nice suggested cards from Weight Watchers? OR, how about those friends that simply can't seem to get the law right...maybe cards with my business cards enclosed? Ick!

The holidays, no matter which one you celebrate, should be light and peaceful, not political and in your face.

If you don't celebrate? Fine, stay nuetral. Don't ruin the holiday for those that do.

[carole]

I am sure Cataholic she will only send the cards to people she knows would not be offended by them, that would make sense to me.

I have no particular religious beliefs, but one of my closest friend is very religious, if she sent me a card with a religious poem in it for xmas, I would not be offended at all, just MHO.

[tatsxxx11]

Quite frankly, I am sick and tired of getting a festive holiday greeting from my dentist with a little note on the bottom reminding me that it's time for my cleaning!

[dukedogsmom]

I, personally, don't see anything wrong with this card as a card in general. But, I'm pro choice also. If my parents received a card like that, they would be horribly offended. I don't see what this card has to do with Christmas, however. I would use the card as a general greeting card.

[CathyBogart]

Originally posted by carole
I am sure Cataholic she will only send the cards to people she knows would not be offended by them, that would make sense to me.

LoL, I did say that. Thanks!

[Logan]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
Quite frankly, I am sick and tired of getting a festive holiday greeting from my dentist with a little note on the bottom reminding me that it's time for my cleaning!