Social media reacts to Rauner's 'crumbling prisons' comment

Social media reacts to Rauner’s ‘crumbling prisons’ comment

By Stefano Esposito

Gov. Bruce Rauner started a Twitterstorm when he compared Chicago public schools and crumbling prisons. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s comments suggesting some of the Chicago’s public schools are little better than “crumbling prisons” drew immediate reaction on social media. As of 4 p.m., some 720 tweets with the hashtag “#notaprison” were trending locally. Here’s a sampling:

@GovRauner I didn't know prisoners could visit farmers market/zoo/aquarium or raise baby chicks/put on a play/learn to code. #notaprison
— Lindsey (@lindseyzanatta) June 6, 2016

These students are not prisoners, @GovRauner They are musicians! https://t.co/dz9YIFiJBe #NotAPrison #CPSuccess pic.twitter.com/xABJV08aTn
— Big Data Energy (@JMOChicago) June 6, 2016

@GovRauner "Pass a budget and fund Chicago Public Schools equitably AND adequately." #notaprison
— Kim (@mamatothree3) June 6, 2016

@GovRauner face it, all you want are charter schools to put more money in your friend's pockets. You don't care about us. #notaprison
— Melissa Fye (@MelissaFye) June 6, 2016

@GovRauner Thorp is a vibrant school that my kids love. Does this look like prison to you? #notaprison #cpssuccess pic.twitter.com/zTKqKAgH63
— Katie Madden (@katmadn) June 6, 2016

.@GovRauner PLEASE come visit our "crumbling prison" any time. We'd be thrilled to prove you WRONG. @CoonleyES #fairfundingnow #notaprison
— Tracy Furner Stein (@TracyLStein) June 6, 2016

I don't work in a prison @GovRauner. Have you ever visited Garvey School? It's a space where children learn! #notaprison
— Sepia (@urbaneduclife) June 6, 2016