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I have to admit I was taken aback by her statement, too. I hope we just misinterpreted it.
As for the trees, I think the airport did the right thing. I don't think the trees are necessarily religious symbols (unless they have stars on top) but the only religion they are associated with is Christmas. Which is most certainly a very significant Christian religion. I think a multicultural display would be appropriate. It's a changing world. The make-up of the American public is changing and so are the attitudes that make up our national culture. Change is not a bad thing. Have your Christmas trees but recognize the other major winter holidays, as well. After all, it is a major international airport. People from all over the world are passing through it everyday.
And embracing Christianity is a major developing trend in China. I was just reading about it the other day. I can try to find it again if anyone's interested. Just as an aside.
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