Political messages on holiday displays? No way!

Why can't they just leave it alone !!!

For as long as I can remember, the holiday display at the Monument was pitch perfect, the Christmas tree was set up & adorned. It was joined by the menorah with it's tradition and lightings. Nothing more needed to be said in word or display. Faith and tradition stood at the heart of the community an spoke silently.

Unfortunately, that seems not the case this season.

I walked past the Monument early this morning. Although the menorah had yet to be set up, the
Christmas tree was up and adorned with the usual colors & a very nice topper.

Sadly, the tree was " penned " in by a wrap around tarp that was purely political. It wished all a happy holiday season. It had pictures of our local & Bronx elected officials displayed as though they were tree ornaments. If this was the intent,I can say that we prefer our ornaments to be just a little prettier.

I'm sorry, but this stinks! It looks stupid. They look stupid. This really is a lovely & communal time year. Can't we for once just put the political crap behind the sofa & enjoy each other. We were able to survive all these past seasons without their " valuable contribution ". I'm sure that have another nonpolitical way to join us.

James Dalton