Several-Ad-4911 t1_j5rt07i wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:44 AM

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We’re you present for this? This was an elaborated story that was never confirmed. The situation went both way but Franklin county kids took the blame.

[deleted] OP t1_j5s1tq9 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 3:52 AM

Did it not happen or was it a "both sides" scenario? In either case, trying to play "both sides" on that kind of thing is a bit gauche.

Several-Ad-4911 t1_j5smhsm wrote on January 25, 2023 at 7:19 AM

That situation had nothing to do with race. A bunch of kids were playing sports and the game was physical, leading to frustration. Not everything is the race game.

There are plenty of businesses in Franklin county with people from different backgrounds where these kids frequent and are kind and respectful. Among other examples.

Sometimes kids are just arguing over a game. As any child will do.

Nauticalknots t1_j5t0oql wrote on January 25, 2023 at 10:34 AM

So because they say please and thank you when they order an ice cream, they couldn’t be racist when tempers fly?

Edit: you saying “kids will be kids” just goes to reduce your credibility further..

Several-Ad-4911 t1_j5tcvf0 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 12:52 PM

Not at all what I am trying to say.

Say you see a child treat all people with kindness and respect. They play in a sports game against kids and there’s some rough play going from both sides of the game. That same kid and their peers is then being drug through the mud because maybe, a spectator said something unkind.

Don’t get me wrong, there is no room for racism. But if you watched the situation unfold, Winooski player head butted a kid knocking him out. Would you be happy if someone did this to you regardless of their skin color? Should we tiptoe around being angry because we are different races? Why not be our genuine selves to each other while also understanding that people of color have a history of being treated unfairly. Genuinely making efforts to break the system that is treating folks unfairly.

OP- point of this post was to explain that Franklin county (with the exception of Saint albans) is a lot of simple folks that get a bad wrap. I’m 100% sure there are people who have racist mindsets, wether on a micro aggression scale or not there’s no room for it. The vast majority of people here will lend you a hand when you’re down, pull you out of a ditch if you’re stuck, and tell you you’re being a jerk if you’re being a jerk. The authenticity is unmatched. This leaves space for others, for example a person of color to call us out if we are not being inclusive and informed. Best of luck in your journey to find a great spot for your family! Franklin county is inexpensive, and full of charm. If you can manage to come in without making accusations and with a genuine approach to becoming a community member you will thrive!