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.