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"God, you're hot" school board member Keith Ervin not removed from school board. (www.youtube.com)

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Half the school board thinks Keith deserves a third chance (that's right, not his first time making inappropriate comments to a child).

They say only he can decide if he wants to step down. They did vote in favor of censuring him. The rest of the school board members that laughed during the comment and touching of a child faced no repercussion. Some even pretended to be offended during the emergency hearing.

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[–] Luminous5481@anarchist.nexus 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

so the only thing we disagree on is whether or not we've reach the last resort?

[–] Leg@sh.itjust.works 7 points 15 hours ago

I don't think we have yet. Not for this guy, at least. He called a kid hot, in front of colleagues who were amused by it, and the proof is undeniable. I'm sure enough local pressure could get him (and maybe his colleagues) fired, and a black mark on his character would be even better. People should let him know what they think of him everywhere he goes.

That said, the president and his ilk...tbh that's where I struggle to find the peaceful option. Can't find a better representation of institutional failure. Violence won't necessarily make things better, but I can't shake the feeling we've been backed into a corner.