This is what’s on a band T-shirt being rounded up by the local school board in Sedalia, Missouri, after parents complained. Typical of the complaints is one by Sherry Melby, parent of a marching band member:
“I was disappointed with the image on the shirt.” Melby said. “I don’t think evolution should be associated with our school.”
The school board’s rationale for banning the shirts?
While the shirts don’t directly violate the district’s dress code, Assistant Superintendent Brad Pollitt said complaints by parents made him take action.
“I made the decision to have the band members turn the shirts in after several concerned parents brought the shirts to my attention,” Pollitt said.
Pollitt said the district is required by law to remain neutral where religion is concerned.
I wonder, how much longer are we going to be a first-world nation?