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Originally Posted by jamarquez If the cross offends people, then what about TV? So much sex and things that should not be seen is on. I am offended and so are alot more people. |
True there is a lot of sex and violence on TV, but that's because it sells. If you start censoring that more than it already is, the people who aren't offended will start to complain. You can't please everyone. So those who are offended by what's on TV should avoid the offensive programs and watch the shows that they do like. That's why all shows announce the rating before it starts ("This show is rated TV-MA.") It makes it easier to decide what shows to watch with your family and which will be more suitable for "mature audiences".
I admit I'm being lazy and still have not read this article that you speak of. I would imagine the issue with the seal and the cross is the separation of church and state, which was one of the founding principles of this country. No one cares if Blue Cross has a cross for their logo. They're a private corporation free to choose whatever logo they wish. LA County, however, is a governing body. Religious symbols therefore may not be appropriate.
I see your point when you ask, why attack the cross? What about the other possible religious symbols in the seal? Perhaps the answer lies in the original intent of the design. Much of the country's frontier lands were first settled by cattle ranchers. Perhaps that is why the cow is there. If the shape of the cross is unintentional and was originally thought of as a nifty design, then there really is no point to attack it. However if part of the significance of the design is to incorporate some religious history, then that is what they are protesting.