Parking spot painting causes controversy in small town

MARION, Kan. (KSNW) – Marion High School allows students to paint their parking spots on campus as part of a tradition that gives them something fun to look forward to. This year, one student was told his painting needed to be removed.
A senior at Marion High School painted the image of a rainbow flag in his designated parking spot. The choice of expression caused some issues for some community members as well as some unwanted attention for the school.
“I mean it’s just a rainb