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Empire State Building's Lighting for China's 60th Birthday Draws Criticism

The Empire State Building in New York City will glow red and yellow Wednesday night to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. New York's tallest skyscraper regularly changes its iconic lighting for holidays and events. But this time, the building's choice of occasions to celebrate is drawing more attention than usual, and backlash primarily from conservative bloggers. "What's next, Marx, Lenin and Trotsky's birthday's too?" one blogger wrote. "What about Allah while we're honoring our enemies under the 'Commie Obammie' administration?" Another: "While we're at it, ...

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