Have we deviated from the subject or can I put in my $.2?

Has anyone actually explained what an “acceptable” accent is? A NY accent wouldn’t be acceptable, would it? How about Boston? Those people can’t pronounce an “R” to save their life! Come to think of it, why aren’t all the children graduating from school on the east coast complete morons? They’ve been taught by people with shitty accents haven’t they?

This is undoubtedly one of the most horrifying things I’ve read from a state legislature. Not even a school board! I’m still trying to pick my jaw off the floor.