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The Green Party of Suffolk calls for the prosecution of Suffolk County Leg. John H. Kennedy (R-Hauppauge) under New York State anti-bullying laws, for his ostracization of homeless school children in his district. Leg. Kennedy’s actions remind the Green Party of the atmosphere of hate that was created against Latinos in Suffolk County, by former County Executive Steve Levy (D/R), which ultimately led to violence.
Kennedy has been leading a witch hunt against innocent school children in his district, simply because of their housing status. He has failed to recognize that these children, and their parents, are also his constituents who he is required to represent. It is Kennedy’s job ensure that these children enjoy their legal right to a public education.
Kennedy presents the strawman argument that home-owning parents in the district are making a complaint against these children. This argument is hollow, because it fails to recognize that all property owners in a school district — regardless of their familial status — pay school taxes to educate all children within the district.
Suffolk County Legislative candidate William Stevenson (G -15th Dist.) stated that: “Actions like these are outright offenses to human dignity. It’s sad to see our elected leaders taking steps which encourage their constituents to be at odds with one another. In Suffolk County, we need a government that embraces – or at least permits – diversity of cultural background and social status. Legislator Kennedy is going in completely the opposite direction. He’s demonstrating the age old habit of politicians giving special attention to the concerns of their wealthier, property-owning constituents, at the expense of the needy.’ Read more »
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Global Frackdown 2–There is an important rally scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM on the Long Beach boardwalk. Many groups and individuals concerned about our threatened environment are coming together to urge a ban on fracking and a halt to the misguided plan to build a LNG facility (Port Ambrose) off the coast of Long Island. Attend the rally and let your voice be heard! Details appear below.
