Posted on 11/11/2014 1:01:52 PM PST by Impala64ssa
The poisonous progressive agenda has oozed into a school district in Wisconsin which has caused the cancellation of a traditional Veterans Day ceremony that has been held since the 1930′s. Part of the time-honored tradition, which is the main reason the anti-Second Amendment rights leftists have banned the annual event, is because a 21-gun salute is conducted as part of the ceremony, and the controlist educators are worried that some people may feel an “uneasiness,” even though blanks, not real bullets are used in the rifles.
“There are just some conditions that we have to adhere to and the shooting of guns, even with blanks, is something we don’t feel is appropriate given society, and the concerns that we have and that community has, on school premises,” said Tim Libham, the Executive Director of Administration for the Eau Claire School District, as reported by WEAU.
The school district got blasted on its Facebook page from outraged citizens and veterans for their anti-American intolerance. Representative of the posts was this one:
Educators.................
As a FReeper service, a click & rant listing of the emails cited above:
rspindler@ecasd.k12.wi.us
wjohnson@ecasd.k12.wi.us
cxiong@ecasd.k12.wi.us
tcummins@ecasd.k12.wi.us
chambuchboyle@ecasd.k12.wi.us
kduax@ecasd.k12.wi.us
cvue@ecasd.k12.wi.us
Eau Claire - the liberal “oasis” in the (relatively) conservative sea of western Wisconsin (well, except for LaCrosse).
Diana, I didn’t know if you saw this so I pinged you.
That’s Menard’s country, right?
That’s his home town, yes. I believe he still lives there. I heard they were toying with the idea of moving the Menards HQ - an absolutely massive complex of buildings and yards on the west side of town. Menard was ticked off at the municipality over some permission they denied him so he threatened to pull up stakes. http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/mike_ivey/john-menard-richest-man-in-wisconsin/article_5b5f22b2-1c00-11e4-b551-001a4bcf887a.html
ILLINOIS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION
ISRA Message from Executive Director Richard Pearson
When the guns fell silent on November 11, 1918, 96 years ago today, the world was forever changed. The United States had gone from being thought of as a weak second rate power to one of respect that had to be reckoned with. The first World War (WWI) never really ended. WWI was the prelude to World War Two (WWII). Once again the United States was thrust into war, and came out victorious.
What distinguished the American soldier from all others was his dedication, ingenuity, and marksmanship.
In recent years the efforts to degrade the United States Military have caused our soldiers to do more, with less. Unrealistic rules of engagement have made it harder for those to be victorious and in some cases, even survive. Yet our soldiers fought on and when they returned as veterans they rebuilt their lives and contributed to their communities and the nation. The only thing I can say to all those who have served and are still serving now, is we are very proud of you - and thank you!
Walker won BECAUSE people are sick of liberal lowlifes...
Thanks! I’ll alert the troops!
BUMP for later e-mailing. :)
Wisconsin school district (Eau Claire) cancels Veteran’s Day commemoration over 21 gun salute (which uses blanks).
FReep Mail me if you want on, or off, this Wisconsin interest ping list.
Here’s yet another one...
XOXOXO
Progressives are so stupid they are incapable of making the distinction between a principles position and their own, naked cowardice. To them, fear of guns means that it’s axiomatic that guns are bad.
No contact info for “Eau Claire Patriotic Council” found via the interwebs.
Is this story for real?
I’d simply move everyone, including the rifles with blanks, across the street. Blast away!!!!!
How apropos -- Nomen est Omen
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