***I got this email from a coworker: ***
Christmas stamp" - DON'T BUY THIS ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!
How ironic is this??!! They don't even believe in Christ and they're getting their own Christmas (or Holiday) stamp?
REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of Pan Am Flight 103!
REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993!
REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the Marine Barracks in Lebanon!
REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the military Barracks in Saudi Arabia!
REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the American Embassies in Africa!
REMEMBER the MUSLIM bombing of the USS COLE!
REMEMBER the MUSLIM attack on 9/11/2001!
REMEMBER all the AMERICAN lives that were lost in those vicious MUSLIM attacks!
Now the United States Postal Service REMEMBERS and HONORS the EID MUSLIM holiday season with a commemorative first class
Holiday postage stamp. Bull!
REMEMBER to adamantly and vocally BOYCOTT this stamp
***how would you reply? or is it even worth wasting my time?***
2007-11-08 01:12:36 · 24 answers · asked by rose_darling_sue 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We're a small office and this morning, my boss and the owner of the company were at a prayer meeting hosted by the son of Jerry Falwell. I think I'm just going to have to let it go since I work in such a one-sided environment. My dad is Arab and I kind of feel like if I reply with that, it will say all that needs to be said. I can't wait until I have my degree and I don't have to work here anymore.
2007-11-08 02:08:23 · update #1
this is what I ended up sending:
Eid was over several weeks ago. How is that a Christmas stamp? And the post office is going to get your money no matter which stamp you buy. Boycott all stamps. And mail. That'll teach 'em.
2007-11-08 02:46:18 · update #2
If it really bothers you take it to someone in HR, or your supervisor. The work place is really not the place for that. Wait a minute. I wonder if Y/A is OK though?
2007-11-08 01:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by keoh6 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Wow, that's not even just religious, that's hateful. Definitely forward it to HR. In my company if you're caught sending any kind of spam (stupid stories, jokes, etc) you are in trouble. Of course that doesn't include the priests and nuns sending out stuff (the company is Catholic-owned). And our company Christmas party is one of the few that is still called a Christmas party. As a Pagan it doesn't matter to me, but I'm sure some would be jealous.
2007-11-08 01:19:15 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl E 7 · 10⤊ 0⤋
I get quite angry on receiving religious or patriotic junkmail, particularly chain letters which imply that I will suffer dire consequences if I break the chain. And it's even worse when I know that the sender is aware of my adamant views on religion, our police state and the military. Hey, don't get me started... On every occasion, I immediately tell the sender to remove my name from his/her email address list. On a recent occasion, I erroneously hit the "Reply to All" button and am still getting flak for that. And the beat goes on...
2007-11-08 01:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by FRANsuFU 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The real offense- besides all the caps, is that xtians think they have sole ownership over December.
AND that they feel entitled to send out religious spam stating as such on company time, spam which also quaifies as hate mail.
Do what Deke suggested.
2007-11-08 01:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Look for Jews in the office. You probably won't be able to stop the nonsense, but you will find a sympathetic listener. We've been there -- done that! My Jewish friend has teemed up with a Muslim in her office (full of Fundies) and they very much enjoy each other's company.
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2007-11-08 02:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh - the nerve of the post office - how dare they acknowledge anything other than christianity.
I think I would make a complaint to your boss about it - that is a highly sectarian email. If anyone at my work (in northern ireland) sent that catholics or protestants they'd probably be fired
2007-11-08 01:26:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is stupid first all money goes to the US government
next we give jews their own stamps and I personaly think we should do the same for other religons as well. I would recomend hiting the delete key.
2007-11-08 06:21:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to attempt to be heard go to the following website
http://faq.afa.net/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=1&Itemid=70
Its the American Family Association this is basically an internet based protest web site. They are very effective in their work. They literally send out to tens of thousands of people e-mails advising them of the current situatations in our country. and 8 out of 10 times we are able to correct these problems. Give it a try, ive already taken the liberty of e-mailing them about this, so if you do as well theres a better chance they will get them.
2007-11-08 01:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by rayguy03 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it came from a person with in your place of work, I would bring it up to your supervisor. If that doesn't work, go the next person up. If that doesn't work, keep going up until you get someone to acknowledge this. This type of email does not belong in the workplace (or anywhere for that matter).
2007-11-08 01:19:00 · answer #9 · answered by Maureen B 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I would tell my supervisor that emails at work should be ABOUT work. And this is something that could get the company in trouble, if anyone Muslim worked there even in the future. It proves an atmosphere that is prejudiced. (Religious discrimination lawsuit, anyone?)
2007-11-08 01:17:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Send them an EID card with $50 inside with a note telling them it's a charity donation for them to take anger management classes.
2007-11-08 01:27:04 · answer #11 · answered by jaicee 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋