Idaho’s Teacher of the Year flees state after being attacked for LGBTQ+ allyship - eviltoast

Karen Lauritzen said it has been the hardest year in her 20 years of teaching…

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    1 year ago

    Like I said- I hope you’re a white, heterosexual male. Being homeless and alive sounds better to me than being killed inside your home because your neighbors don’t like your color or who you love.

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      How many times has that happened? The chances of dying in a car crash are higher

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        Something tells me you have nothing to worry about in Idaho due to the aforementioned reasons. Enjoy your new neighbors.

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          When you can’t afford housing or groceries these things you are concerned about are on the back burner

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              Then why are these topics not discussed in Africa for example?

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                  All I am trying to say is that it is definitely appealing that I can afford a roof over my head there lol. You have got to be shitting me if you think on the street in Canada is better

                  You sound like someone who has all their human needs covered and ran out of things to complain about

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                    It may very well be better if you’re queer, yes. You’re protected by a human rights charter for being queer in Canada. In Idaho… well, read the article.