A Boston Tea Party …(Minority Rules)

Elections are a wonderful thing in a democracy. Elections allow for the majority to rule. In the Presidential election each state has its own election and awards its electors to the victor. Congressmen are voted in with a majority of votes. This past November Republicans did so well in elections that they increased their majorities in both houses of Congress. It is easy to see that a majority of Americans feel that the Republican Party is the party that should lead. Christmas time offers us a great example of where the majority of people are asked to let the minority rule. Ninety percent of Americans associate themselves as Christians yet, that same majority is asked to suppress those sentiments so that only ten percent of Americans feel more comfortable.

Throughout the country nativity scenes are being outlawed. Expressions of a Christian meaning to Christmas are forbidden. Schools will not allow Christmas carols to be sung in musical plays. Christmas trees are referred to in many cities as holiday trees. These examples show how ten percent of America is dictating the actions of the majority. If we follow the same logic then the minority party in Congress should be able to establish policy. Because so many people are upset with George Bush winning the election, he should fill his cabinet with Democrats. In America we don’t operate this way. The majority rules and set policy.

There is a way to end this madness. There is a way for ninety percent of us citizens to again dictate our strong feelings for Christmas and not be made to feel ashamed for celebrating Christmas. There is one frontier yet to be conquered by conservatives. Conservatives need to regain control of county, city, and school boards. Local politics is an area that has lacked focus for conservatives. There is not reason the majority party of the nation should not also be the majority party of the local. Until then the majority will at times operate under minority rules. Christmas is a perfect example.