NO KIDDING EDITORIAL

Sponsorships for 2006

With a CAB audited circulation of over 70,000 copies monthly, Kids in Perth ñ The Parentís Paper is one of the most widely read publications in Western Australia. A familiar site at outlets the length and breadth of the metro area, it is unsurpassed as a resource guide for parents and families.  

We are seeking to sponsor a range of groups and activities that benefit children and families in Western Australia. Charities, agencies and organisations that work to improve the lives of children and families are encouraged to apply, as are the organisers of festivals and events aimed at families or children. 

Please call us on 08 9388 1600 or email editor@lassomedia.com.au for a copy of the application form. Applications must be returned by 10 January 2006 to be considered for this round. 

HappyÖ whatever 

As the Christmas and holiday season approaches, our vigilant mainstream media is doing its best to ferret out any cultural traitors and uncover schools that have banned revered figures like Santa Claus and sacred traditions like making paper and tinsel decorations for the tree. Rest assured, if any politically correct Marxists in sheepís clothing are secretly trying to undermine our traditional values, theyíll be rooted out and fed to the howling mobs of outraged íStrayans. 

The source of all this trouble seems to be the USA, where social divisions are so deep that ì Merry Christmasî has indeed become an unforgivable faux pas and even the massive chain stores that profit so handsomely from the event refer only to ìHappy Holidaysî. For some obscure reason, any reference to Christmas is likely to offend non-Christians, although no one seems to have asked them whether that is actually the case. 

Much fuss has been made in recent years about anti-Christmasism, but for the most part itís just another beat up that allows ëToday Tonightí presenters around the nation to demonstrate their most sincerely disapproving facial expressions. The demise of Christmas in Australia is greatly exaggerated, and it seems weíll be soldiering on with hot roast family lunches in 35-degree heat for years to come. 

Thereís absolutely no reason why we canít recognise the celebrations of minority cultures and groups by acknowledging their festivities rather than denying our own. Surely thatís multiculturalism in action?