Valley Swim Club, the 1960’s called, they want their racism back

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Philadelphia Club rescinds camp’s membership  when they learn black children attend the camp - We know that members only (often code for whites only) clubs still exist.  But the fact that the president of one of these clubs (a club that advertises open membership) issues the following statement after members complain about black children swimming in their pool, reminds us that stupid is a club with more members than it can handle:

“There was concern that a lot of kids would change the complexion … and the atmosphere of the club.”   John Duesler, President of The Valley Swim Club

Yes, he actually used the word complexion.  And, although it’s only Wednesday, we’re going to give Duesler the Really Bad Boss Tool of the Week Award for releasing that ridiculous statement. Along with missing the memo that the president of the United States is black, he also missed the one that explained that public statements should get you out of hot water, not deeper into it.

We imagine it’s just a matter of time before Mr. Duesler resigns or is fired and promptly, but discreetly rehired by one of the clubs members, unable to hide his or her pride in Duesler for publicly saying what they’ve been thinking all along.  When we find him, we’ll give him the Tool of the Week Award too. In the meantime, we hope Valley’s got a bunch of good, white lawyers as members. They’re going to need them.

Source: Shakesville

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