Missouri High-School Students Spark Outrage With Petition Calling for Return of Slavery

[babylonsister]

Why did any of them think this was A-OK?

https://www.thedailybeast.com/high-school-students-in-missouris-park-hill-school-district-start-petition-calling-for-the-return-of-slavery?ref=home

Missouri High-School Students Spark Outrage With Petition Calling for Return of Slavery
‘DISCIPLINE INCIDENT’
Allison Quinn
News Editor
Published Sep. 22, 2021 6:40AM ET

A Missouri school district has been left reeling after several high-school students reportedly started a petition demanding the reinstatement of slavery, The Kansas City Star reports. Details on the incident are scarce, with a spokesperson for the Park Hill School District confirming only that there was a “discipline incident” at Park Hill South High School last week and several school officials releasing statements that allude to racism. “We are outraged, hurt, and saddened that this occurred,” Park Hill South Principal Kerrie Herren said in a statement to students. “This is not who we want to be at Park Hill South. Our differences make us stronger. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment.”

Parents also were reportedly told via email of “unacceptable and racist statements that some students posted online during a school-related activity.” The principal of another high school within the district is said to have confirmed to parents at a Monday meeting that the incident in question was a racist petition. It was not immediately clear how many students were involved in the incident, and what “school-related activity” prompted it. The district says it has set up listening sessions to hear from students and parents affected by the petition.

[Lovie777]

1. How Christian of them . . .

[Johnny2X2X]

9. Actually, that's accurate

Without Christianity, slavery couldn't have existed in the US. Of course other Christians worked to get it abolished, but slavery in the South was considered divinely ordained.

[EYESORE 9001]

2. 'School-related activity,' huh?

I hope those responsible for this debacle are identified and held responsible.

[yardwork]

3. Hope to hear a lot more about this. It's important not to ignore this.

[Walleye]

4. The situation of their education about race is critical

[ProfessorGAC]

6. Nicely Done! (nt)

[no_hypocrisy]

5. "Demanding"?

Which one of them wants to buy and own another human being?

Is this a foolish and insidious suggestion of boosting the economy of Missouri?

How are they going to get around those pesky 11th to 14th Amendments to the Federal Constitution?

[Vinca]

7. Okay. If we're going to own slaves, I say we start selling off wise ass high school students who

seem to think people are not equal. They're probably a bunch of coddled snowflakes who got trophies for finishing their cereal in the morning so they'll probably sell off at bargain rates. Jeez . . . don't they teach this kids anything?

[Solly Mack]

8. SMH

[apnu]

10. 'It was all a joke' excuse coming in 3...2... 1... (nt)

[MissMillie]

16. Don't you wish...

... that those who make "jokes" like this would ask themselves, "Would this be funny if it were about me?"?

[apnu]

19. I don't wish. I was being sarcastic

The "joke" excuse is a old-as-the-hills racist play. Its disgusting and outs anybody who uses it as a racist (or other hater: misogynist, anti-LGBTQ, anti-Muslim, anti-Jewish, etc)

[mnhtnbb]

11. As long as it's white males who are the slaves

I'm in!

[Me.]

12. That's Fine By Me

I'm willing to sign a petition that puts those disgusting teens and the parents who raised them in chains so they can be worked to death and hope they're not going to be whipped.

[rollin74]

13. future gop political leaders

[Aristus]

14. We can solve this problem by asking the ringleaders one question:

"Are you willing to the be slaves once slavery is re-instated?"

If they say no, then tell them to STFU...

[MissMillie]

15. So much to say about this

first off all (and most importantly): Where the hell do the students come up with the attitude they are displaying?


second: Don't they know that posting stuff like this online is STUPID?


third: I'm really glad they were stupid enough to post this online for all to see. We know who and what they are now. No guess-work. While it is sad that these attitudes still exist in the world, I love it when people out themselves.


fourth: Americans have been working for slave wages for decades now. Slavery hasn't gone away.


fifth (and someone else already mentioned this): I'd bet my bottom dollar that these kids were raised in "Christian" homes

[leftyladyfrommo]

17. Park Hill is North of the River where I live.

Lots of elitist racists around here.

I have heard that the military warns their people that this is a racist area. Lots of fairly wealthy people in this area.

[BlueIdaho]

18. If I had to guess, I'd guess they were all boys.

High school boys can be such total dicks.