A few weeks ago the New York Times did an article on the green grinch, the person who insists on giving you eco-friendly presents that suck. In merry old England the Warrington town council seems have topped 'em all with its "Recycle for Warrington" display in the town center.
Christians allege that this is the vanguard of a sinister secular plot to rebrand Christmas with "a corporate message about waste management." The town council, on the other hand, is calling on Christians to get a grip:
"All the traditional symbols of the season have pride of place in Warrington - we have the crib showing Jesus in his manger right in front of Warrington's famous Golden Gates, we have two giant Christmas trees, and we have all the usual festive lights, reindeers and Father Christmases - as we have had for years in the borough.
"One addition this year is one sign on one street, commissioned by the council's recycling team, to promote the message that with all the Christmas cards, trees and festive wrapping that will be generated at this time of year, it is good for people to remember to recycle."
Lost in all the shouting: whether the best way to promote concern for the environment is through a FRAKKIN' ELECTRIC LIGHT DISPLAY!!!!!!
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