Cranky Complaints-Lady gets “Seasonal” with City Councillor!

I couldn't help it. How dumb is it sending out a "Happy Holidays" message the week after Chanukah?

----- Original Message -----

To: Councillor Joe Mihevc

Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:04 AM

Subject: Re: Happy Holidays!

Mr. Mihevc:

First, let me wish you a merry Christmas if that's what you and your family celebrate. I think you do great stuff and are probably one of the hardest-working city councillors we have here in Toronto.

BUT... if you're going to succumb to the political-correctness thing and NOT mention Christmas, you should probably send out your "Happy Holidays" email either before or during Chanukah so it looks like you're being sensitive to your non-Christian constituents.

I'm Jewish, as many of us are here. Our holidays are now officially over until Passover, and I doubt that's one of ones you're referring to (being more than 3 months off!). Peace on Earth, however, is something I think all of us can get behind.

You have a beautiful family. Enjoy this well-deserved break to spend some time with them!

Yours truly,

{moi}

(a Joe Mihevc Fan in St Paul's)

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 9:03 PM

Subject: Happy Holidays!

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