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When the video of middle schooler Keaton Jones hit the internet, the whole world instantly gathered in support of the bullied child. The video went viral and celebrities from all over have offered support and gifts of good will to help cheer up the troubled boy.
Not long after the video began circulating, social media users began doing a little more digging and found pictures of Jones’ mother holding the confederate flag and posing with guns. Now it seems the public questioning the mother’s motives in posting the video.
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Keaton’s mother soon deleted her Facebook profile where the photos showing she and her husband holding up the confederate flag. Under a post that was made shortly after the neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Kimberly Jones wrote the following photo caption:
“Dear butt hurt Americans. If you aren’t bleeding, no bones are sticking out & you breathe, STOP crying! For the love, some folks clearly never picked a switch. And before y’all start talking to me about metaphorical, emotional, financial or historical blood & brokenness, Don’t. Join a group. #yallneedssomeporchtherapy #coffeewithJesus #somethin #FINE.”
Do you think Keaton Jones’ family beliefs should be a factor in determining whether or not to donate funds towards his college expenses? How would you choose to support someone in Keaton’s shoes? See the photos in question HERE.
