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Interesting post. I have some friends (Jewish and Christian) who refuse to acknowledge (never mind celebrate) Halloween. We (with children) always have, and I have never seen any real issues with doing so. It's all fantasy and "fun". But I do understand the differing views. And yes, I have experienced some of those things... I just don't know that they are brought on (or created) by the enemy. Some yes, others... nah.

It's funny though, the one thing that came to mind as I read your post is, I *despise* anything that glorifies the mafia. Whether it's a TV show, a movie, anything. And basically everything that "portrays" the mafia, glorifies it. Oh yes, I know, "It shows how bad they are." Right. But it still glorifies them. They are real, living, worldly evil. I know it well. They don't deserve any "portrayal" in popular culture. They deserve only to be prosecuted and imprisoned.

I haven't seen these Halloween costumes with guts hanging out or dead babies. That would disgust me. I don't doubt it's out there. Just haven't experienced it.

Anyway, as usual, a powerful and thought-provoking piece, thank you.

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