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In reply to the discussion: Georgia high school students organize first integrated prom [View all]Arkana
(24,347 posts)30. I don't normally like to engage in South-bashing
and I'm fully aware that a lot of good and prominent Democrats have come from Dixie.
But when I see shit like this, sometimes I almost wish Sherman hadn't stopped with Atlanta*. We've got racists in the North, sure--Boston is a prime example--but they don't run the show like they do in some Southern states.
*THIS IS HYPERBOLE. IF YOU TAKE IT LITERALLY, I WILL LOSE ALL RESPECT FOR YOU AND PUNCH YOU. WITH MY MIND. THROUGH THE INTERNET.
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Yea, that's the typical answer I'd expect of republicans...just cancel it rather than grow up
gtar100
Apr 2013
#21
According to the article, just take about an hour's drive south on I-75 and look for a high school
Scootaloo
Apr 2013
#18
The article says that the proms aren't school-sponsored; they're private parties
Gormy Cuss
Apr 2013
#16
The South..leading America into the 19th century. Maybe the darkies can do the "Hambone" for them.
BlueJazz
Apr 2013
#11