Swordsmyth
12-22-2019, 08:34 PM
A pro-LGBT stunt at a Missouri high school backfired recently when students responded by hoisting the rebel flag.
A student at West Plains High School first handed out small pro-LGBT rainbow flags on Dec. 9, according to KY3 (https://www.ky3.com/content/news/West-Plains-Mo-School-District-investigating-after-Pride-flags-and-Confederate-flag-displayed-during-school-hours--566156991.html).
It didn’t take long for other students to rebel.
The next day, a group of rebellious students raised a Confederate flag (https://www.westernjournal.com/nikki-haley-hits-back-hard-getting-smeared-distorted-confederate-flag-quote/) in the school’s lunchroom, the outlet reported.
Although administrators apparently did nothing about the rainbow flags, the Confederate banner was confiscated and the situation investigated.
“The West Plains School District has been made aware of recent displaying of flags on the high school campus during school hours,” a statement from the West Plains School District read. “While we are unable to comment specifically on an ongoing investigation, all board policies will be followed. The West Plains School District is committed to addressing the concerns being raised by our students, parents, and community.”
“The safety and education of our students is our utmost concern. We will continue to be proactive in our efforts to keep students safe, while providing them with the highest-quality education.”
This comes at a time when Confederate flags and symbols are under increased attack.
In some places, statues that have stood for over a century are now at risk of being taken down and their memory forgotten (https://www.westernjournal.com/ap-confederate-statue-being-removed-in-north-carolina-city/).
Those who display any flag associated with the Confederate States of America also open themselves up to scrutiny and possible attack.
It’s still unclear what will happen to the students who hoisted the rebel flag in Missouri.
Hopefully, their freedom of speech will be protected by the school district, as well as the media and politicians who help hold school officials accountable.
If not, these students may have a fight on their hands.
More at: https://www.westernjournal.com/lgbt-flags-get-handed-school-kids-rebel-raise-confederate-flag/
A student at West Plains High School first handed out small pro-LGBT rainbow flags on Dec. 9, according to KY3 (https://www.ky3.com/content/news/West-Plains-Mo-School-District-investigating-after-Pride-flags-and-Confederate-flag-displayed-during-school-hours--566156991.html).
It didn’t take long for other students to rebel.
The next day, a group of rebellious students raised a Confederate flag (https://www.westernjournal.com/nikki-haley-hits-back-hard-getting-smeared-distorted-confederate-flag-quote/) in the school’s lunchroom, the outlet reported.
Although administrators apparently did nothing about the rainbow flags, the Confederate banner was confiscated and the situation investigated.
“The West Plains School District has been made aware of recent displaying of flags on the high school campus during school hours,” a statement from the West Plains School District read. “While we are unable to comment specifically on an ongoing investigation, all board policies will be followed. The West Plains School District is committed to addressing the concerns being raised by our students, parents, and community.”
“The safety and education of our students is our utmost concern. We will continue to be proactive in our efforts to keep students safe, while providing them with the highest-quality education.”
This comes at a time when Confederate flags and symbols are under increased attack.
In some places, statues that have stood for over a century are now at risk of being taken down and their memory forgotten (https://www.westernjournal.com/ap-confederate-statue-being-removed-in-north-carolina-city/).
Those who display any flag associated with the Confederate States of America also open themselves up to scrutiny and possible attack.
It’s still unclear what will happen to the students who hoisted the rebel flag in Missouri.
Hopefully, their freedom of speech will be protected by the school district, as well as the media and politicians who help hold school officials accountable.
If not, these students may have a fight on their hands.
More at: https://www.westernjournal.com/lgbt-flags-get-handed-school-kids-rebel-raise-confederate-flag/