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Political messages to schools: local council warns of consequences for children
In an open letter, the FPÖ expresses concerns about political graffiti at an elementary school. Local councilor Perger calls for a disruption-free learning space for children. Discussion about responsibility and sensitivity.
Political messages to schools: local council warns of consequences for children
In a recent development, FPÖ local councilor Robert Perger has expressed a public concern regarding political graffiti at an elementary school. In an open letter to the mayor, he made it clear that political messages had no place in primary schools. This statement comes in the context of graffiti with the words “Free Gaza” that was painted on a wall at the school.
Perger emphasizes in his letter that a school should be a place of refuge and a learning environment for children. “It is sad and disappointing to see that the school wall is being used for political messages,” he writes, noting that it is important to keep this space free from outside influences so that students can learn undisturbed. Children should not be burdened with the problems of the world.
In-depth answers from the mayor
The mayor's reaction was rather critical. He explained that he had no objection to the content of the letter, but he questioned Perger's approach. “This message was sprayed anonymously on the wall and hardly anyone saw it,” said the mayor. However, due to Perger's public dissemination, this message received much more attention than it had before. He himself would have liked to have been contacted directly to clarify the problem internally.
It should be noted that the graffiti in question has now been removed. The approach and reactions to the political messages show how sensitive the topic of political messages is in school environments and how quickly a larger discussion can arise from a local incident.