DeSantis suspends hateful Teachers

Florida Suspends Teachers Who Celebrated Kirk’s Assassination, And DeSantis Sends a Warning

It’s about whether we remain a civilized society or descend into something darker

Educators stand before our children eight hours a day, wielding influence that rivals or exceeds that of parents. Professional standards aren’t just bureaucratic guidelines – they’re the guardrails that protect this delicate relationship between teacher, student, and society. These standards have always demanded more than mere competence; they require character.

That’s why the events of this week should shake every parent to their core. When conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, leaving behind a wife and two young children, something disturbing emerged from Florida’s classrooms. Teachers – multiple teachers – took to social media to celebrate his death.

One North Florida educator, now suspended, posted: “This may not be the obituary we were all hoping to wake up to, but this is a close second for me.”

I mean, isn’t that just sick? Someone trusted to teach children viewed the violent murder of a 31-year-old father as cause for celebration. But Florida, and Gov. Ron DeSantis, isn’t having any of this disgustingness.

When teachers publicly celebrate political assassination, they’re not just expressing an opinion … they’re normalizing barbarism. They’re telling our children, through their actions, that violence is acceptable when directed at people you disagree with.

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