A Teen Called For Masks In School After His Grandma Died Of COVID. Adults Mocked Him
His story is poignant and sad, and his concerns are widely held — but when Tennessee teenager Grady Knox stood up at a county school board meeting to explain why he wants masks in schools, adults at the meeting mocked and heckled the high school student.
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox, who is a junior at Central Magnet School, said at Tuesday night's board meeting.
Knox wanted to speak in support of a mask mandate in schools. But he was forced to halt his speech, as his remarks could barely be heard amid the jeering and laughter from people in the audience.
"Hey guys," board chair Coy Young said as he tried to restore calm. "We're here to act professional."
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/09/10/1035897908/tennessee-student-masks-adults-mock
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This is Murfreesboro, TN, where a couple of years ago cops arrested a group of black 6 year olds for a neighborhood fight. That should give you an idea of the mentality of the place.
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