What do you say, Al Franken?

Tuesday’s Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that a high school canceled a visit from some decorated Iraq and Afghanistan vets after getting some complaints from parents.

Steve Massey, the school principal, said the decision to cancel was prompted by concerns that the event was becoming political rather than educational and therefore was not suitable for a public school.

He said the school had received several phone calls from parents and others, some of whom indicated that they may stage a protest if the event took place.

It was somewhat heartwarming to see in Wednesday’s edition that the students went to the vets.

I’d like to know: (1) how many parents called; and (2) Minnesota senate candidate Al Franken’s position on the cancellation. I’ll let you know if I receive a response to my e-mail to his campaign.

And thanks to Mr. Massey for providing a blueprint on how to shut down any event. Just threaten a protest. Why is it I don’t think that would work if parents threatened to picket outside sex ed classes?