Local news for me! TM
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A Massachusetts high school is having a serious debate over the theme of a scheduled dance.

According to WHDH, students at the school in Lexington said that the school administration canceled their ‘American pride’ dance because it may exclude other nationalities.

The ‘American pride’ theme received the most votes from the Lexington High School dance committee. Despite this, the administration is standing behind its decision, saying it’s are willing to tweak the theme in order for ‘everyone to be included.’

Assistant Superintendent Carol Pilarski defended the administration’s decision:

“Given the diverse demography of our community it was suggested by the advisers that the students come maybe national pride theme so they could represent their individual nationalities.”
Students, like Sneha Rao, expressed surprise:

“People consider America to be a melting pot, so the fact that it was even considered offensive is what people are a little surprised about.”
The town of Lexington is famous for being one of the birthplaces of the American Revolution. The Battle of Lexington and Concord, the first engagement between British troops and American colonists, took place there in 1775.

http://www.ijreview.com/2015/03/277752-h...?source=FBshare

As I listen to the chatter regarding the school official's decision I believe they feared someone would feel left out. We can't do anything like that anymore. School activities where one child might have allergies to the place they're going, such as a petting zoo or a farm, have been halted. We are hell-bent on being inclusive. It's our new Supreme Value if you ask me.

such folly!

http://bo.st/1EN1i59

The Dance is back on!!!

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/03/2...an-pride-dance/