White House cancels annual Halloween celebration

I knew he wuzza muzlum.

He cut their eyes right out! I'm pretty sure the Ko-Ran tells the mooslims to do that.

In the war on Samhain.

the White House?

canceling the event. It would help kids to do something as "Normal" as trick or treat after such a bad situation to kind of help them over the frightening event. It does boast spirits and the like.

Thanks for the thread, bluedigger.

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In times of crisis, it helps to know that those in charge - our leaders, are strong. That they are confident, full of hope and courage and not discouraged or terribly beaten down by traumatic events. Whether everything is okay and going to be okay or not... you want people to believe that you believe it is.

Something light hearted, like a Halloween celebration, I think would ease peoples hearts and minds just a little. I hate it that a three year tradition is being broken when it doesn't have to be. I realize that the President, his family, and the white house staff are all very busy... but I feel that it is during times of hardship that we most need our little celebrations, our little events... just some fun to remind us that life goes on and that we can always find a reason to smile.

It's cool that they're still giving out candy and that they're donating pumpkins to the area shelters... but this could have been done in any event.

Perhaps I am wrong, but I do not think this was wise or necessary. Of course, I don't know the schedules of those who would have worked the event, so I can't say with any certainty.