John 14:13 says "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my [Jesus] name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son".

So saying something "in the name" of Jesus is NOT multi-faith.

It seems to me that some of the later comments are right, and that they probably said "In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Now please rise….ect". But BEING A JEW she would have NO REASON to know the difference.

I think the bottom line is that the event was sexist and racist, and she felt excluded religiously as well.

As for Penelope's criticism of the event she went to and being uncomfortable at it, your defense of it is weak since the overall message is "If you didn't like it, too bad." It's a weak defense.

With respect to a corporation sponsoring an event that is, in parts at least, poorly run and makes some people uncomfortable (and more than most think is my guess), then they are doing a poor job of managing their brand. I have no idea if this was sponsored by McDonalds Corporate or a local part of McDonalds, but either way it looks like they are making a questionable choice at the very least.

It's pretty basic, if you manage your brand badly then your brand suffers.

And as for "Always salute the flag no matter how it is presented to you by whoever is presenting it- WRONG!" If the group presenting it is abusing it, I'm not saluting and I'm not standing. It's my only way (besides not coming to the event again) to say "You're doing this wrong."

I would not have stood up either when it's presented that way.

Belonging occurs partially become of objectiveness for differences…YOU WILL NEVER BELONG!

Well I like this simple and brief line. (I always enjoy the little lines that make me think and you're pretty good at giving them Penelope ;) )

"I think I find it, and then I don’t." A constant yearning for belongingness and perhaps, excellence (if not perfection)

I agree with you racism has no place in a public setting. I believe the right side of the isle has no intentions to work with President Obama, not only because he is black but also he is smarter then most of them. President Obama takes is from the right side of the isle and their media associates, but does not seem to retaliate with racism himself. Besides I thought a rodeo was a sporting event, politics do not need to be there.

I completely agree with you. I can tolerate ignorance on many levels, but racism is not appropriate in any setting! I, like you would have felt terribly uncomfortable to be surrounded by people that thought that it was okay to allow someone to make ugly racist jokes.

Thanks for making people know that this type of behavior is NEVER okay!

Just an email to say "great posting!" I've been reading your blog for the last couple years and I really enjoy reading them. Whether I agree or disagree….you are a brilliant writer and it's a joy reading your articles. They're interesting, insightful and humorous.

Kudos for you for writing about your experience at the Rodeo. I would have felt strange and alone too amongst all negativity and intolerance.

Thanks for sharing!