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In reply to the discussion: Should school board president lose her job over Hitler Facebook post? [View all]datasuspect
(26,591 posts)47. are you still buzzing around
you probably weren't aware that once i say you win the internets today and you post after that point, you get sent to ignore.
buh-bye.
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No it doesn't. The first amendment isn't about the right to hold a specific job.
magical thyme
Jan 2013
#67
who is an elected official's 'boss'? she was elected. she's not an appointee, & not a state
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#70
Well, you can't yell "fire" in a theater or other public place if there isn't one.
Denninmi
Jan 2013
#16
large numbers of DUers haven't a clue as to what the 1st amendment protects. not a fucking clue.
cali
Jan 2013
#10
it does not protect you from being forced to resign for saying something political or
cali
Jan 2013
#20
school boards are typically elected by the voters, not political appointments.
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#56
elected officials don't get 'fired'. you act like the governor or someone can just step in &
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#60
Again, that has nothing to do with whether or not this is a first amendment issue.
EOTE
Jan 2013
#62
he may have 'hand-picked' her as a candidate, but she's an elected official, not an appointee.
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#64
you didn't prove shit. has an emergency manager been designated for the state of michigan?
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#74
i posted *proof* that she's an elected official. you post some *proof* that kasich can 'fire'
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#78
she was elected as *president* by the board, but elected to the *board itself* by the voters.
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#81
the governor didn't appoint her as president & can't fire her as president -- unless he's a dictator
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#83
i'm the one who told you that. you didn't know a damn thing about the boe before i told you.
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#91
Yes. No one that ignorant should be allowed near the education system. nt
EastKYLiberal
Jan 2013
#21
She should be fired for poor decision making, her inability to be the example her title demands,
okaawhatever
Jan 2013
#27
IMO Republicans are not known for their competence, in any field other than belittling people.
Bandit
Jan 2013
#35
school board is usually an elected position (sometimes without salary). let the voters throw her
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#51
No, I don't think municipal employees should lose their jobs based upon their positions on issues
Nye Bevan
Jan 2013
#57
a politician exercising bad judgement. shocker. maybe you could take her to task on her policy
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#79