I swear, this school play thing is like a zombie--
it will never die.
http://ericlathrop.com/notld/
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Maybe because it is important. Speaking of movies, I am still in shock over attending a school board meeting that was such a horror show.
Here is an update so people know what they are listening to on Matt's radio show.
Darrell Barnhill is one of the 2 school board members (the other was
Sharon Roberts) that voted to
completely ban Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit from the Walton County curriculum. This means no play
and pull all copies from the library shelves. The vote was not just about the play at SWHS- it was a
full ban vote. I can't think of many people that find book banning acceptable, and actually, it is down right scary. The other message sent by their votes was their clear support of the views of the religious right- it was almost like a gift to that huge church group in the audience at that school board meeting. Thankfully, they were outvoted by the other other 3 members (Wilkerson, Laird, Davis).
CORRECTION:
Ms. Wilkerson's term is up this August (don't know if she is running for re-election or not).
Walton County School Board Website
http://www.walton.k12.fl.us/
I look forward to hearing Matt's show. I know his questioning and comments will be intelligent, thoughtful, and tough.