Mayor Barrett’s statement on recent events in Milwaukee area schools | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mayor Tom Barrett
November 12, 2016
In the aftermath of the recent Presidential election, there have been some reports of K-12 students feeling intimidated by the actions of other students. I know that the various school administrations have sought to intervene to quell any actions which are reasonably seen as intimidating by students.
I join these school leaders, not only as Mayor, but as a parent, in calling for respectful behavior by students toward their fellow students. The ability to disagree politically is at the core of our national liberties. We live in an increasingly diverse society, which is part of the richness we all enjoy about America and our city.  However, treating each other with respect is what allows us to disagree politically while living with each other in a productive, safe society.