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Merry Christmas? Don't insult me.

By Theo Zographos - posted Thursday, 27 December 2012

Victorians already freely celebrate many other religious and cultural events, such as Ramadan, the Tet Festival, Easter and Chanukah.

We need to take a stand and not be afraid to argue for the beliefs and values that we hold dear.

Senior leaders have expressed their thoughts on this issue recently such as Baillieu Government Minister Nicholas Kotsiras and Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle. Both agree that political correctness has gone mad.

It is clear that an overwhelming majority in the community also do not have any issue with using the words Merry Christmas. In fact, I don't see how any reasonable person would find it offensive.

In the last few days, I have received dozens of correspondence supporting my motion that Merry Christmas be included on decorations. I have received not one against. I repeat not one. I have heard similar sentiments on television and talkback radio after my motion was defeated last Tuesday night.

I think it is time to end this ridiculous and absurd level of political correctness and finally stand up for what is right, that Christmas is Christmas.