Eleven year olds don't arrive at ideas like this without something being taught to them someplace. Like at home.
What really irks me is that if this had been a "Hit a Muslim Day" or "Hit a Black Day" the school would have closed down for a full investigation of the criminals who instigated and participated in this racist assault. However, since this was an attack on Jews, it is being dealt with quietly.
I guess it is because Jews are good targets because they don't riot when they are insulted or oppressed.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081024/D940P7G00.html
ST. LOUIS (AP) - At least four students from a suburban St. Louis middle school face punishment for allegedly hitting Jewish classmates during what they called "Hit a Jew Day."The incident happened last week at Parkway West Middle School in Chesterfield.
District officials said Thursday they believe that fewer than 10 children of the district's 35 Jewish students were struck.District spokesman Paul Tandy said that in most cases, the students
were hit on the back of their shoulders but one student was slapped in
the face.It began with an unofficial "Spirit Week" among sixth-graders that
started harmlessly enough with a "Hug a Friend Day." Then there was
"High Five Day."Soon, though, the days moved from friendly to silly. Next there was "Hit a Tall Person Day" and, finally, "Hit a Jew Day."
District officials believe a handful of children were directly
involved. Those who actually struck classmates could face suspension
and required counseling, Tandy said. Others who weren't directly
involved but taunted Jewish students or egged on classmates could face
lesser penalties."There is a mix of sadness and outrage," Tandy said. "The concern is a
lot of kids knew about it and they didn't take action or say anything."Karen Aroesty, St. Louis regional director of the Anti-Defamation
League, said this was more than a case of bullying. Officials from the
group will meet Friday with district leaders to discuss the matter.
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