22 Quotes by Lindsey Tippins

Yes, but look at where those e-mails come from.

I feel like this will be resolved expeditiously and in the best interest of the citizens of Cobb County.

From the very beginning, this redistricting has been about racial balance. Should children be assigned to schools based on skin color? That decision was made early on in this process.

I think it has logistical challenges in it.

I think administration has said, 'Well, we got to do that because that's what the policy says.' I don't think that's what the policy says.

I think they did a good job. The different options reflect what we heard at the first hearing, and it's pretty clear they listened to the concerns that were raised. I've said all along, I think you can draw a map that will satisfy the majority of the people. I think there's room in the high school to do that. Obviously there is.

I support the premise that you do not make school assignments based on race. My understanding of federal law is that you can't make assignments to school based on skin color. That is the issue. Busing is a necessary operational response to that decision. That's a response to a decision to assign students based on skin color.

My priority is providing the maximum academic challenge for each student in the district regardless of their ability.

You know, the whole discussion has been turned around.