Refusing to say ‘Easter’ is a case of PC gone mad

Cadbury’s apparent omission of the word ‘Easter’ from traditional egg hunt events in the UK is another example of political correctness gone mad.

I’m not a big fan of organised religion but I’m not anti-religious. I acknowledge the contribution of all faiths and belief systems and the commendable codes of ethics they have developed and bequeathed to humanity. But being afraid to say ‘Happy Easter’ or ‘Happy Christmas’ is unhealthy in a society that purports to be democratic and committed to religious freedom.

I believe ALL religions should be free to celebrate their beliefs and special feast days.

I would extend that right to atheists and agnostics. They could have their ‘Happy I don’t believe in any God Day’ and ‘Happy I don’t know what to believe Day’ respectively.

John Fitzgerald, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.