Standing For Something

On February 13, 2015,  the little town of Holton, Kansas received a visit from Governor Brownback. I am sure many in this small town saw it an honor. Not me. I saw it as another excuse for him to spill his lies. With the help of three other moms I organized a protest. We dressed in red (for public education) and we raised one hand, It was one of the most moving experiences of my life. In those moments, I knew I was standing for something. I was standing for my child and other children in Kansas. 

After, the governor held his question and answer session, we went outside to continue our protest. An old cattle farmer came out and told us that we were selfish. It was really hurtful to hear that. Hear I am making a statement to The Governor because I want what is best for my child, and you call me selfish. I only want my child to have the best in life. I want her to have a good education and to be successful. Am I really selfish for wanting that?
We managed to make news throughout the state. Here are some of the links:

MSC News: http://www.mscnews.net/news/index.cfm?nk=46056#.VN6KZXl4gSs.facebook

Capital Journal: http://m.cjonline.com/news/business/2015-02-13/education-taxes-regulations-come-brownback-listening-tour#gsc.tab=0

Hutchinson News: http://www.hutchnews.com/news/local_state_news/brownback-speaks-in-holton/article_48b39b21-f5cd-595e-8e8b-0912ef48626d.html#.VN6WHhFkzoc.facebook

Kansas First News: http://ksnt.com/2015/02/13/upset-over-cuts-to-education-protesters-turn-their-backs-on-gov-brownback/