FOR THE RECORD

THE AGENDA:

“You are dam right it’s about power…and it’s about money. Unfortunately, it’s not about children.”

-Local NAACP president Lee Alcorn commenting on the ultimatum his organization issued to the Dallas school district before it would stop protests.



BETTER LEFT UNSAID:

“Do I have to interview in front of this trailer trash?”

-First Assistant District Attorney Norman Kinne addressing reporters during the Routier [rial after the defendant’s mother. Darlie Kee. called him a liar.



THE NON-APOLOGY:

“To anyone other than the woman who called me a liar, if I offended anyone, I apologize.”

-Finit Asssitant District Atttomey Norman Kinne. responding to criticism that he acted unprofessionally when he called Darlie Kee “trailer trash.”



THE SCARE TACTIC:

“It is something that is in my blood. I anticipate I will do something in public service down the road.”

-Inept, lame-duck school board president Bill Keever. commenting on his future plans to run for higher office, possibly Land Commisioner.



THE SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY:

“Less than two years, we’ll be sitting here choosing another superintendent”

-Dallas school board trustee Hollis Brashear. musing about the future of newly-appointed school superintendent Dr. Yvonne Gonzales.