There are controversial opinions all over Twitter — it’s a fantastic demonstration of how social media can enable discussion and encourage freedom of speech. Sometimes that speech has consequences, though. How controversial is the opinion we’re talking about here?
Try this on for size: Vinita Hegwood, an English teacher at the Duncanville Independent School District in Texas, on Friday tweeted to those who disagreed with her opinions on the Michael Brown controversy in Ferguson, Mo., to “kill themselves.”
The complete tweet in question reads, “Who the fuck made you dumb duck ass crackers think I give a squat fuck about your opinions about my opinions RE: #Ferguson? Kill yourselves.”
Hegwood’s account has since been deleted, but Wayne Dupree has a screenshot of the tweet as well as the school district’s announcement today that Hegwood was placed on suspension without pay pending discharge after her tweet made the rounds over the weekend.
Racist teacher who supports #Ferguson who told white people 2 kill themselves suspended w/o pay
Social Media Works! pic.twitter.com/PHfKju5Lvy
— ✭ Wayne Dupree ✭ (@WayneDupreeShow) November 10, 2014
Yes, it does.
https://twitter.com/IrvinePatriot/status/530913823981854721
MT @TheHappyPelican Meet racist @duckseason6 She's a TEACHER! make her famous,hope her employer sees this #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/Bgnpx3OV3w
— SmirkingDeplorable Text TRUMP to 88022 (@betseyross) November 8, 2014
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Wow this is racist @duckseason6 who has locked her account but she can't hide from her racist tweets! She's a TEACHER pic.twitter.com/c65tfAiqAa
— DEPLORABLE VICKY (@sweet_vicky1) November 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/rovibe71/status/530927100103233536
@jarhead5377 I would like to see her grade book. Does "cracker" Johnny, get lower grades because he is white? @ArlingtonISD @duckseason6
— Mrz ???Mazz (@mrzmazz) November 8, 2014
".@gegco: "..This woman is a teacher pic.twitter.com/Nb71xPLwTv”…"
No wonder r schools r failing r kids @duckseason6<~needs 2 find new career— ?Nationalist of AZ ???? (@Tea_Party_Chris) November 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/IrvinePatriot/status/531152595285733376
.@WayneDupreeShow The thought of this racist woman influencing children's minds is nauseating. >>> TX School Teacher @duckseason6
— JKP (@ldjranch) November 8, 2014
#DuncanvilleHighSchool @duckseason6 DIAL (972) 708-3700 and ask for Juan in Superintendent office. Very professional and will listen
— Bruce Novozinsky (@BruceNovozinsky) November 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/sharonrc/status/531854896312901632
A great many of my friends will be pleased to know that duckseason6 was suspended without pay this morning. pic.twitter.com/L2KvT72Omx
— Chris Keniston (@NoFear3136) November 10, 2014
The school district today posted to YouTube video from a press conference announcing Hegwood’s dismissal.
Haters on social networks take note of @DuncanvilleISD actions regarding Vinita Hegwood @duckseason6 appalling tweet. May not end well 4 u…
— gailtalk (@gailtalk) November 10, 2014
Racist TX Black School Teacher @Duckseason6 deleted her account
Thanks to everyone that RT’ed that hate and put her face on it! #WAARMedia
— ✭ Wayne Dupree ✭ (@WayneDupreeShow) November 9, 2014
Free Speech is Free Speech but they're R always consequences&repercussions. This racist TX teacher lost her battle b/c U cared 2 speak out!
— ✭ Wayne Dupree ✭ (@WayneDupreeShow) November 10, 2014
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