NJ elementary school bows out of American Legion coloring contest

Because of inappropriate guns in photo



Yes.. this is the world we live in today as difficult as it is to believe. They came to their senses, but the fact it even was considered an issue should be a real issue for anyone calling themselves an American.

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A New Jersey school opted out of an American Legion coloring contest because the project depicted American soldiers armed with guns.

According to a Tuesday article in the Bergen Record, some schools considered the guns to be "offensive" and bowed out of the annual contest. However, much backlash ensued because of the school's blatant disrespect, and reversed their decision after some people gave the schools a piece of their mind.

What are the details?

School district officials told Glen Rock, New Jersey's American Legion, that the selection for its annual coloring contest — tailored for fourth- and fifth-grade students — was "inappropriate."

The picture features three uniformed service members — circa 1919, 1965, and 2019, respectively — carrying their weapons. A nurse from 1941 is also featured. The coloring sheet also features the POW/MIA logo as well as a rifle stuck in the ground alongside a soldier's boots and helmet.

Ken Frank, Post 145 vice commander, said that he and other veterans feel disrespected.

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