Greensboro Supports Racism
Dear Editor
The City of Greensboro is supporting racism and political bias by producing “Nice White Parents 2016” by Tamara Kissane. In the play former President Trump is called a “joke,” a “nightmare,” and his voters are called “stupid.” The black parents in the play are stereotyped as hating Trump while adoring Black Lives Matter. The white parents in the play are called racist since they are unsure if they support Black Lives Matter.
Parents in the play decide their children should not be friends with children that have Trump supporters as parents. A black parent ends a friendship with a white parent because the white parent is not comfortable with her children being in BLM marches at school.
White parents are blamed at the end of the play – presumably for causing police brutality. The play asserts that the pledge of allegiance is evil and should be replaced.
Our public tax dollars should not be used to produce plays with partisan political agendas. This play professes to be against racism, but it promotes stereotypes and discrimination. Content in the arts should bring us together instead of dividing us.
Chris Sullivan
Common Sense In Short Supply
Dear Editor,
“What this country needs is an enema.”
Actually, what this country needs is an extremely large overdose of common sense. Why do I say this? Read this headline and say you still don’t understand
“Video: ‘Jesus Saves’ shirt is ‘offending’ Mall of America shoppers, security guard says — and he orders man to remove shirt or get out of the mall”
Sorry for overreacting, but not only has this country gone to hell in a handbasket, but there’s a hole in it and the handle just broke. And if that’s not enough, about a year ago the Mall hosted a drag show for “all ages” in the rotunda.
What makes it worse is that this isn’t an isolated incident. We’re seeing things like this happening way too often all over. Fortunately, there are people and places which have the intestinal fortitude to tell them to stick it where the sun never shines. Not enough for me, but there are still some commonsense people out there.
What I cannot understand is why people willingly roll over for those very few people who complain they are “offended” by something that the majority of people want to enjoy, but are being told it could bring about the destruction of mankind. And the worst part is the snowflakes that enable them by caving into their pearl clutching whining. Every time we give in to their ridiculous demands, we empower them that much more.
The courts, with their woke attitudes, contribute to it. Should we ignore these people? No, of course not, but we also should not allow them to dictate their standards to the majority of us. We can respect other people’s beliefs but that does not give them the right to force them on us. This situation with the gentleman’s shirt is, in my opinion, the ultimate example. He was being forced to choose between his deeply held personal beliefs or someone being offended by it. Nobody is forced to put up with what offends them. All they have to do is ignore it, tolerate it or go somewhere else and find others who think like themselves. Nobody says they have to endure it.
It’s called freedom of choice. I, and others like me, gave up years or in some cases their very lives, defending this right…you’re welcome.
Carpe diem,
Alan Marshall
Alan points to isolated incident and gets triggered yet offers no real data or facts to support his fear mongering opinion yet again. (Hint there is no mass attempt to wipe religion from our society and YES democrats are Christians as well). He also ignores the other side of the issue where there are isolated incidents that go to the opposite extreme. Classic propaganda scare tactic BS from a grumpy old man. Please ignore him and enjoy your life.
” (Hint there is no mass attempt to wipe religion from our society…” ROTFLMAO!!! I had to wait a minute while I wiped the tears of laughter from my eyes. I really want to know what your on because it sounds SOOOO good.
Alan, I think he’s just asking for you to provide evidence that supports your argument. We are ready when you are, confederate.
Well, Chris Sullivan – Trump IS a “joke” and a “nightmare”, and (a LOT) of his voters ARE stupid. While I don’t agree lockstep with all the points in the play, the ones I repeated here are completely valid. What’s your problem?
Chris you’re staying in so many words that Trump voters are stupid, I voted for him and I don’t consider myself stupid but I’ll bet you voted for slo joe. So after the last 2 years who do you think is stupid now. Have a blessed day I’ve got to go out and clean my flags.
US under Trump: peaceful; prosperous; low crime; no inflation; internationally respected and even feared; record low unemployment among minorities.
US under Biden: internally divided; declining real standard of living; crime explosion; internationally derided (with senile leader); higher unemployment/lower real growth (inflation adjusted).
So….. which situation is REALLY a “nightmare”?
And we’re not as stupid as you think, Einstein.
PS
I forgot to mention the rampant inflation and soaring debt.
– We’re living in a real world nightmare, because the dementia addled Democrat and his party “won” the 2020 Presidential election.
Well said, Alan – there’s not a dam thing wrong with a Jesus Saves shirt. I believe that’s a true statement, and a truly free American SHOULD be able to wear it about, proudly, even. Wow: look at that – we agree on something! “Did we just become best friends?” (Step Brothers) https://youtube.com/shorts/zDM9Srm3Q-g?feature=share
Be careful Chris Bradsher ( I want to make sure I don’t insult you by having people think I’m talking to PG Chris), people may think this is a sign of the Apocalypse.
Where in Greensboro is this so called “play” being performed? Who in the City Government agreed to spend our tax dollars on such trash? Are there no checks and balances. If a play about the good things that Trump did for this country were produced, would Greensboro pay for it to be shown in our city? LOL. Racism is double edge sword and it swings both ways, not just to conservative white Americans.
AB,
As I pointed out, they have every right in the world to write and perform this trash and if they can con people to pay to see it, so be it.
The problem people should have the fact that their tax money went to help pay for this hate filled trash. I’m thankful I don’t live or work in GSO so I had nothing to do with this racist garbage being produced.
Chris,
People in this country have the right to write and publish stuff like this until the cows come home. What they don’t have the right to do is demand and use ANYBODY’S tax dollars to do it. And professional politicians, “public servants,” (I.e. both their supports and enablers) who STEAL public money, again taxpayers money, to help, and in essence show, their support for hate and racism. What is the term that would have been used to describe someone else? Oh yeah, a RACIST and a HATER! So I guess this means the City Council are supporting racist and racism.
I dare them to deny it. They will, of course, deny it and call me names but I don’t care. They don’t sign my paycheck.
Of course they will deny it, hiding behind some staff member and blaming them. There is a word for that as well…COWARDS
I’m sorry, and if I were to show up at a City Council meeting I probably would be asked, then told to leave. I’m asking someone, anyone, who lives under their rule to stand up and call them out on it.
At this point I’m waiting for the name calling and the threats to start flying my way, and of course those that do will not have the guts to sign their actual names. For the record I don’t care your race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual preference. I treat all ignorant people the same. And as for disparaging the Pledge of Allegiance, I’ll be glad to give you direction to the PTIA.
BTW Chris, I believe you are smart enough to know that rant was not directed at you.
Is it not offensive for many of us to view the half naked “butts” of males walking in public buildings and streets. It’s not that the pants are too short because the trousers are dragging the ground. Some females seem to think they are doing the public a favor showing their bosoms by wearing their necklines open to the waist AND their skirts barely covering their bottoms-and these same examples of fashion are worn in schools by students and some teachers. Of course, our teachers’ blue jeans and t-shirts may be in the washer!
N. J. R. Wells
nwells001@triad.rr.com
NJR, I have to take issue with the first part of your statement. Part of the thing about living in a free society is people are allowed to display their ignorance and lack of respect for others. The good thing is businesses can set standards for who they do and do not allow in their stores and that is something they need to start doing.
As for the schools, They need to either establish dress codes and standards or go to uniforms. I don’t agree with the uniform idea but something must be done. And a higher standards needs to be set for those that are supposed to be teaching. That part is easy because they are payed by the tax payers and so we they have a say, but only if they, the tax payers, get out and vote these spineless individuals off the board and replace them with people that reflect the the community standards.
Maybe Chris should go back and read what the Bible says about Hate. “ love your enemies “ If white people are the enemies in the US . Usually around election time Democrats start calling all Republicans Racists and in general belittling them every way possible. Getting back to Hate , How can you say Christian and hate in the same sentence.Christ sayshow can you love him whom you have never seen but you hate “whitey” because he is racist. That puts a lot of the population in a box because of statements come out of minorities mouths who need to get their act together.Whenever Christ comes back he is going to carry his bridegroom away. Guess what , Christ is not going to carry just the minority away, but he is carrying all people away and as one people ( not some white,some minority,or some Asian we are going as one people).
Thanks Rich for reminding us to remember Christ and the written words of God.
“Nice White Parents 2016” is a thinly veiled attack on white people, and America itself (“the Pledge of Allegiance is evil”..?).
It’s obviously been created by a virulent black racist.
No one has yet said where this play is to be performed and when.