The Thought Police
Here they come. Well, actually they have been on the way for quite some time. Ever read George Orwell's book 1984 ? Follow this story: Back in May 2013, A high school in Arizona thought that school spirit would be increased by having a "Redneck Day". Students could come dressed in characters inspired by the popular TLC program "Duck Dynasty." Side note: I have hosted themed events for years and it is indeed both team-building and fun to produce and experience so I am a big fan. Continuing: The U.S. Department of Education is conducting an investigation into this matter because one student wore a Confederate flag that day. Civil rights activists claim this created a racially hostile environment. What was intended as innocent fun is now undergoing scrutiny including moderated conversations between the school administrators and the civil rights community to "shape new policy and racism prevention measures." Apparently some students and ...