Another sad day for humanity

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sen8or

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#198761 21-Jul-2016 14:37

Political correctness or whatever you want to call it has gone too far

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11678467

"School bans clapping" in sympathy to those students who are sensitive to noise? Wow, just gobsmacked. Whats next, banning running races as its offensive to kids who can't run fast, stop teaching swimming cause some kids can't swim and it may hurt their feelings?

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wellygary

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#1596314 21-Jul-2016 15:20

Or not

The original story was from the aust Daily telegraph, who are part of the very "click baity" news corp papers in OZ.

From the actual school,

http://www.elanorahts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/misrepresentation-of-quot-clapping-ban-quot-story-in-media

"A "clapping ban" on students has not been introduced at Elanora Heights Public School.

To minimise discomfort to a teacher with a hearing disability that causes acute sensitivity to loud noise, the school has asked students to refrain from clapping and cheering at assemblies. These are held once every few weeks.

At other school occasions involving all students in the school, such as sporting events, artistic performances, smaller gatherings of students and staff, there are no restrictions on students clapping or cheering.

The school's Parents and Citizens group was consulted and support this decision. "

gzt

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#1596399 21-Jul-2016 16:49

Ok I thought this was another terrorist atrocity announcement.

I'm glad to see it's just a case of people being nice to each other.

If anything it's another sad day for inhumanity. Good.