Band shirts hit wrong note with parents "The shirts, which were designed to promote the band’s fall program, are light gray and feature an image of a monkey progressing through stages and eventually emerging as a man. Each figure holds a brass instrument. Several instruments decorate the background and the words ‘Smith-Cotton High School Tiger Pride Marching Band’ and ‘Brass Evolutions 2009’ are emblazoned above and below the image."
"The band debuted the T-shirts when it marched in the Missouri State Fair parade. Summers said he was surprised when he received a direct complaint after the parade. While the shirts don’t directly violate the district’s dress code, Assistant Superintendent Brad Pollitt said complaints by parents made him take action."
Idiots.
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From the article, "Pollitt said the district is required by law to remain neutral where religion is concerned."
Too bad evolution is science, not religion.
As a former Tuba player I am offended at the concept of a monkey or pre-human hominid playing brass instruments, but I am guessing that the parents who complained were offended by something else.
Bullshit that he would have taken the shirts if it said Brass resurrections. He took them because somebody complained.
I love the quote “I was disappointed with the image on the shirt.” Melby said. “I don’t think evolution should be associated with our school.”
Believe us...it won't...
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