coercion

[susanmcgee48176]

> Carol, sad to think that a joyful greeting is now perceived as
> coercion and wonders how many people other than Susan seriously hold
> that position
>


I don't think that someone wishing ME individually Merry Christmas is 
being coercive.

I assume (for the most part) that they haven't thought the whole thing 
through, and are wishing me well.

The coercive part is when you try to force employees in a store through 
policy to say "Merry Christmas."

And do I see it as part of the dominant culture, and is that depressing?
(the individual greeting). No, I don't usually get depressed....

I like the Christmas season. I celebrate Christmas for a number of 
reasons. The children enjoy it. It reminds me of positive associations 
of my own traditional childhood. Many of the symbols ARE pagan 
symbols..candles, trees, wreaths, gift giving, Deck the Halls is a 
wonderfully pagan carol....so......

Susan