KK Masks In Schools

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Wearing KKK masks are inappropriate to wear in school because they can be very offensive to many people and it's also considered a sign of disrespect for the Black community. The Ku Klux Klan have brought an insufferable past and present to the dark skinned community. The Ku Klux Klan lynched and racially discriminated the Black community. Wearing the Ku Klux Klan mask is like wearing swastikas and they both have a very high connotation.
Wearing the KKK mask at school can offend a lot of people and also threaten many other. We shouldn't wear the mask on campus for fears of violence and outrage. KKK masks can be misinterpreted by others and can cause a horrible outcome. It's in the school regulations that students are not able to bring or have

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