Angry about the Greeting Card in Gov. Jeb Bush's Offices

Barry Lynn and company are at it again.

The executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State is defending the right of another whining Democrat to not be offended -- this time against a personal desk accessory in the offices of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's top attorney.

The item in question is what critics say is a Christian version of the American flag -- with a white cross in place of the 50 stars.

State Sen. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, complained, "To me, it's offensive and hurtful."

The small flag she's whining about is on a greeting card pinned to the receptionist's bulletin board, along with personal family photos. Yet some lawmakers and activist groups are taking offense because the image is visible to those entering the suite of offices.

Though the greeting card obviously does not represent any official policy, Lynn whines that "In a government building, it's inappropriate."

The card was created in honor of the victims of 9/11 by a photographer from Tallahassee.

Jacob DiPietre, a spokesperson for the governor, said they had received no complaints about it even though it's been up for over a year now.

"The card is a tribute to those brave souls who were lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11," DiPietre told the Palm Beach Post. "It is unfortunate certain elected representatives and advocacy groups find it offensive. They certainly have the right to their opinion. However, the governor does not share their sentiments."

Of course, People for the American Way has jumped in, with PAW deputy legal director Judith Schaeffer calling the greeting card "divisive."

How long until PAW demands that the white crosses be removed from the graves in Arlington National Cemetery?