Pa. swim club accused of racism to ask kids back

A private suburban Philadelphia swim club accused of racism after it canceled the memberships of dozens of minority children says it will seek a meeting to work out an agreement for the kids to return.

[Larry Moe and Curly]

Leroy wrote:

Black African-Americans can't swim.

But the white African-Americans sure can.

[Leroys White Non Swimmer]

"to ask kids back", WHY?

[Ella]

The kids and families ought to take their business somewhere else. I wouldn't risk it. They'll probably have a "mysterious drowning" of a black or hispanic child.

[Jim]

What... RACISM in 2009 naw can't be.

[Thanks for Reinvite]

Ella wrote:

The kids and families ought to take their business somewhere else. I wouldn't risk it. They'll probably have a "mysterious drowning" of a black or hispanic child.

Hey, this ain't the Rio Grande. Jesse and Al are on their way to protect their voting boons (grandmas), at the behest of President Change.

[Enough]

This is so sad,why can't kid be allowed to be kids? Why bring up what color they are,does it really matter?

I guess it does to some people and this is why racism in this country will never end.

[pwilson]

The REAL reason was because the club wasn't prepared to handle the number of children the daycare came with. Since there was a large number of kids, it got in the way of paying members trying to use the pool.

They have "canceled" other contracts with a large group of kids because of the same reason.

This is NOT a race issue. Some just insist on making it that way.

[Jim]

pwilson wrote:

The REAL reason was because the club wasn't prepared to handle the number of children the daycare came with. Since there was a large number of kids, it got in the way of paying members trying to use the pool.
They have "canceled" other contracts with a large group of kids because of the same reason.
This is NOT a race issue. Some just insist on making it that way.

Strange Fruit I guess. Who are you kidding, it is documented! Dang, do you live in DaNile, or what?

[Ella]

Thanks for Reinvite wrote:

<quoted text>
Hey, this ain't the Rio Grande. Jesse and Al are on their way to protect their voting boons (grandmas), at the behest of President Change.

Good! Because if you think racism doesn't exist in the U.S.(or should I say, PA) anymore, you live in a cave smart a**.(You're not going to start with the Hispanic commnets are you? Can you stay focused or do you have your intelligence at the same level of Palin?)

[marlin]

Ella, be careful, you cannot spell and
you have a foul mouth!
She is an elected Governor, what is it
you do?

[rodney]

Thank you amy goldman and club members. I hope the kids come back to enjoy your pool and summer god bless.

[Momof3]

pwilson wrote:

The REAL reason was because the club wasn't prepared to handle the number of children the daycare came with. Since there was a large number of kids, it got in the way of paying members trying to use the pool.
They have "canceled" other contracts with a large group of kids because of the same reason.
This is NOT a race issue. Some just insist on making it that way.

The club knew, when the contract was signed, how many children would be attending. All of a sudden, they didn't realize? Yeah, right.

[Momof3]

What's more, there's something totally warped about any adult who looks at a child enjoying themselves in a pool and having a great time and sees nothing but the color of their skin. F'n heartless.

[Christopher StratCT]

Momof3, I couldn't agree more. The club was fully informed as to the number of children. The club took the group's money and cashed the $1,950 check.

The club says the camp will be re-instated "as long as safety issues, times and terms can be agreed upon."

Shouldn't the club have "agreed upon" these issues when they accepted the camp's check? By accepting the camp's money the club is stating they have the resources in place to deal with these issues.

The scorn and negative publicity directed at both the club and those members (certainly not all members) from this embarrassing incident are well-deserved.

[Angelina]

This may sound off topic to many people. but I have to tell you something that's bothering me for awhile. Watching Mr Obama walking hand in hand with his older daughter may me uncomfortable. if anything he should be walking hand in hand with his wife...! Please thank you very much...!

[Momof3]

Angelina wrote:

This may sound off topic to many people. but I have to tell you something that's bothering me for awhile. Watching Mr Obama walking hand in hand with his older daughter may me uncomfortable. if anything he should be walking hand in hand with his wife...! Please thank you very much...!

You have issues. I'm 49 years old and if my father were alive today, I'd hold his hand forever.

[Christopher StratCT]

Angelina wrote:

This may sound off topic to many people. but I have to tell you something that's bothering me for awhile. Watching Mr Obama walking hand in hand with his older daughter may me uncomfortable. if anything he should be walking hand in hand with his wife...! Please thank you very much...!

Well Angelina, I suppose you find it bothersome when any parent holds their child's hand, correct?

I suppose they should just let their children go unsupervised. You know, let them run across the street and in parking lots. Yes, that certainly seems like a good idea doesn't it?

Angelina, I suggest you seek professional help.

[Ella]

marlin wrote:

Ella, be careful, you cannot spell and
you have a foul mouth!
She is an elected Governor, what is it
you do?

I misspelled one word because I hate typing, get over it MARLIN. Palin is an elected govenor? So?
A "Quitter" no less. Whats your point? Do you have one? No, probably not.

[Rodney King]

Can't we all just get along?

[marlin]

Ella wrote:

<quoted text>
I misspelled one word because I hate typing, get over it MARLIN. Palin is an elected govenor? So?
A "Quitter" no less. Whats your point? Do you have one? No, probably not.

You sound hateful and not real bright.
What is it you do?
You touched on every word but those.
Are you the "head cooker" at Burger King?