Thread by @charlesbethea

I just read the scorching 5-page letter recently "written on behalf of thousands of parents, alumnae, community supporters & financial donors of Westminster," the most elite of Atlanta's private schools. It's a doozy of a document, signed by "The No Longer Silent Majority." 1/

It takes issue with how "Westminster has gone secular & is being led down a distinct political and ideological track," ie. how an old and conservative bastion of civic power has begun to evolve, under pressure, in ways uncomfortable to those it has historically served best... 2/

....ie. rich white Atlantans. A few selections from the letter follow. This one focuses on the removal of the word "Christian" from school letterhead, as well as concern about teachers criticizing Donald Trump in their personal tweets. 3/

It takes particular issue with the use of the word "justice" at the school. 4/

"How does the hate for conservatives fit into Westminster's definition of inclusion?" (Again, Westminster is a historically conservative school, which leans to the right of the majority of private schools in Atlanta.) 5/

"There is no intellectual honesty at Westminster." 6/

Conclusion: "How about just sticking with good old fashion [sic] academic excellence and the Bible?" 7/

It would have been fascinating to see who exactly signed onto this letter, but they are hidden behind "The No Longer Silent Majority." 8/8

Here is the Westminster letter in full... /9

10/10.