The Strange Force of Busing

Several days before busing went into effect, Southie crime boss Whitey bulger said an elementary school on fire in Judge Wesley neighborhood. Three days before schools were to open, a group of moderates organized a meeting at City Hall Plaza. 8,000 people jeered and booed him. They sang songs and people yelled out quote, yeah, it disgrace to the Irish. Center Edward Kennedy was invited to address the crowd at one point. People were surprised to see him and everyone knew he supported busing.