Flap Your Lips Friday
Posted by Michelle Moquin on June 22nd, 2012
Good morning!
Racist: You’re either a racist, or not and defend against racism, or one who stands by witnessing racism and does nothing.
Bullying isn’t much different. You’re either a bully, the one getting bullied, witnessing bullying and doing something, or one witnessing and doing nothing.
This is a story of kids on a bus bullying an older woman, saying horrific things to her, and everybody witnessing this ugly behavior does nothing about it.
I am outraged by the behavior of kids these days. Where are their manners and what type of upbringing did they have that they feel so comfortable badgering and disrespecting a woman. And what about the other kids? Where were their manners when it came to defending a woman who is being treated so horribly by others?
The ugly words that are used is simply shocking, and deeply disturbing to watch.
Karen Huff Klein Bullying Video: Upsetting Footage Causes Community Outrage (VIDEO) (UPDATE)
Karen Huff Klein, a bus monitor for the Greece School District in Greece, N.Y., is receiving an outpouring of support after a ten-minute video of her enduring vicious bullying while watching over students on a bus ride home was uploaded to YouTube.
WARNING: The above video contains explicit language and may be upsetting.
After the footage surfaced, Reddit user razorsheldon posted a call to arms in support of the school official who was brought to tears by the group of children.
From Reddit:
Now, as awful as this was, there was a silver lining in not only the universal condemnation of the actions of these kids, but also in a call for support for this poor woman. Her name is Karen Klein, and if you are so compelled, please feel free to reach out to offer support. She has been a widow for 17 years, has lived in the same town she grew up in and is about to have her 50th high school reunion in the same school district, and deserves so much better than the actions shown by those in this video. Let’s show her that there are still good people out there…
In the disturbing video, the children can be heard yelling at Klein, calling her an “ugly fat ass” and telling the widow, “you don’t have a family because they all killed themselves because they don’t want to be near you.”
Now, under pressure from the local community, the Greece School District and Greece Police Department are launching investigations into the incident, telling WHEC-TV that the children involved will “face disciplinary action.”
The Reddit call to arms has generated many comments showing support, including one that summarized a local radio show’s admiration at Klein’s lack of response. Thecall to arms also included an email address in case users wanted to reach out to Klein.
Klien Talks on ‘Fox and Friends’:
Readers: After this video went viral, there was an outpour of support for Karen Huff Klein. If you would like to give your support click here to read how you can. If you would like to donate, even $1, click here. Five thousand dollars was asked to send Klein on the vacation of her life. To date over $500,000 has been raised.
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June 22nd, 2012 at 11:17 am
Hi Mischa,
Rude behavior is more commonplace than you think and she’s right, she would’ve been fired if she’d done anything about it. Crazy…I guess she can retire now or take an extended vacation.
Speaking of that, Larry, are you here in LA, can’t remember dates you posted…if you are, hope you’re enjoying the scenery : )
Luv, Zen Lill
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Zen Lill, delighted to hear from you. No, I won’t be there until July 19th. Looking forward to meeting you. I hope we can make a dinner or two also.
Larry
June 22nd, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Howie, how are you doing? You are missed. I have been a reader of your posts for three years. I really hope all is well with you.
Christen
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:48 pm
YI
As I am about to get ready for bed, I am missing you. Missing that we didn’t get the chance to see each other today if even for a moment. When I don’t see you or talk to you I feel very lonely like something is missing in my life. That something is you. I don’t like when I feel this way, but it is how I feel.
I know that what you say about us is true but it doesn’t help knowing. It only frustrates me. Because, when I am with you, I can forget all that is and just be with you. They are the most wonderful moments in my life and no matter how long I live, I will hope we both can still share our time together, wherever time may take us.
If it was up to me, I would always have you by my side. Would you with me if you could? I know…silly question. Just sometimes it is so hard to believe that someone like you could love a girl like me. I only hope that in the time I get to spend with you, I make you as happy as you make me. That I can love you as much as the love I feel from you. I don’t ever want it to go away.
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