Facing Boycotts... from Stupid Folks.

Note: Usually, I try to avoid religious topics, for some pretty obvious reasons. What I have to say is usually controversial enough - I don't need to recklessly throw fuel on the fire just for fun and giggles. But on this one, I couldn't resist.

A group of religious protesters demonstrated outside a Wal-Mart superstore Saturday, hoping to turn away customers by calling attention to the retailer's decision to use "happy holidays" rather than "merry Christmas" in its seasonal advertising.

(OK - so some folks are upset, and a number of conservative Christian organizations are organizing petitions and boycotts... check.)

Ready for it? Here's the kicker:

"About 50 protesters took part in Saturday's demonstration, organized by religious leaders. Dick Otterstad of the Church of the Divide donned a Santa Claus costume and greeted shoppers with the message: Don't forget about the meaning of Christmas."

Wow. I'm shaking my head here. Talk about not thinking through your optics, folks.