Actually, we think his point isn't all that controversial . . . Also . . . "The Civility Bell" sounds like a very pathetic instrument that they give to hippies and/or 1st graders.
Here's the money line . . .
“I was using an example of others who may not deal with priority of reparations. That’s nothing out of line that I just said, with all do respect,” radio host Pete Mundo said after being dinged by a community member holding a civility bell for his comments about how first generation Hispanics new to Kansas City may not want to be taxed for occurrences prior to their living in America.
Sadly, as we noted last night . . . The live discussion was shut down and we'll have to wait for the edited version in a couple of weeks.
More importantly . . .
Pete Mundo has always been professional, thoughtful and EXCEPTIONALLY SMART. If he can't make a valid point in polite company . . . Then maybe we won't actually get the "robust" conversation that we were promised.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Panel debates proposed reparations for Black Kansas City residents
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - American Public Square by Jewell hosted a panel in Kansas City Wednesday night on whether Black residents should receive reparations and what form they should take. There were a lot of questions that the coalition that's been pushing for reparations here in Kansas City says there just aren't answers to yet.
KC Reparations Coalition, community advocates engage in town hall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas Citians are getting a glimpse at what reparations could look like in the city. When conversations come up about reparatory justice, it's not just about money. On Wednesday, the Kansas City Reparations Coalition held a town hall, where advocates said that efforts to change the name of Troost Avenue are a part of that.
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