It's worth noting that, though your point is more broadly applicable, the specific case I believe you're citing in Florida is typical shrill religious fighting amplified by our country's premier right-wing news outlets. cf. this article for details (http://mediamatters.org/items/200412210008?is_gsa=1&final=1).
The upshot is that there was a menorah and a Christmas tree on display, and this lady wanted a menorah, a Christmas tree, and a whole freaking nativity set, and the city said "Uh, no."
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Date: 2005-12-11 08:35 am (UTC)The upshot is that there was a menorah and a Christmas tree on display, and this lady wanted a menorah, a Christmas tree, and a whole freaking nativity set, and the city said "Uh, no."