School Apologizes for Nazi Display by Band
There is poor judgement, there is bad judgement, and then there is truly DUMASS- quality judgement. This sorry episode is a shining example of truly DUMASS-quality judgement. I'm guessing that Mr. Grissom was never a History major.
DALLAS (Reuters) - The Paris, Texas, school district apologized Tuesday for a performance by one of its marching bands which played an Adolf Hitler anthem and waved a Nazi flag during a football halftime show.
Band director Charles Grissom said the song and flag were part of a musical performance called "Visions of World War II." It was performed at a Dallas high school Friday, which was also Rosh Hashana, the start of the Jewish new year and one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar.
"The performance is an attempt to factually portray the history of World War II, triumph of good over evil, and to honor our veterans for their sacrifices in ensuring freedom throughout the world," Grissom said in a statement. He added later that he made a major mistake in judgment.
The performance was greeted by heavy boos at the Hillcrest High School in Dallas, and several objects were hurled at the band.
I suppose it's a good thing that the band wasn't attempting to factually portray the history of abortion. We'd have, what, depictions of bloody fetuses being waved by majorettes? Is Mr. Grissom so devoid of judgement and common sense that he couldn't see the problems that would be raised by this sort of performance? On Rosh Hashana no less?
This DUMASS AWARD wiener could well be one for the ages. I would what Grissom will do to commemorate the 1915 Turkish massacre of Armenians? How about the Soviet pogroms against Russian Jews? Congratulations, Mr. Grissom, and once again, thanks for keeping the DUMASS AWARD in Texas.
