High School Counselor On #ICantBreathe Protesters: ‘I will Personally SHOOT Every one Of Them’
The Central Bucks School District in Pennsylvania is investigating a guidance counselor’s post in which she threatened to shoot #ICantBreathe protesters who were demonstrating Sunday outside Lincoln Financial Field.
The Facebook message posted by MaryKate Blankenburg read, “If my child cannot get to the Eagles game due to protesters, I will personally SHOOT every one of them. You’ve been warned idiots!!”
She is an 11th grade guidance counselor at Central Bucks West High School.
The threat was focused on demonstrates outside the Philadelphia Eagles game as they protested against racism in the wake of the police-involved deaths of black men such as Michael Brown and Eric Garner.
The Facebook post has been deleted, but it has been circulated on social media, sparking outrage.
BREAKING NEWS: A High school counselor at @CBWestHS posts threat to shoot #ICantBreathe protesters. pic.twitter.com/qSDz4WgHpH
— Chris Rock (@ozchrisrock) December 8, 2014
In a statement Monday morning, Central Bucks School District Superintendent David Weitzel said the district responded with urgency after seeing the “threatening, violent” message allegedly written by Blankenburg, according to Patch.com.
“We will take appropriate action once we learn all of the facts. I also notified the District Attorney’s Office on Sunday and we are working with them as they investigate this incident,” he said.
“The content of the post does not in any way reflect the beliefs or values of the Central Bucks School District,” Weitzel said.
She has reportedly been suspended with pay.
Once you post something on social media, it is never really “deleted.”
H/T: My buddy @TomCinmidlife with thanks.
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By: Anomaly100
Suzanne McFly December 8th, 2014 at 18:48
She is proof that a degree hardly equates to actual smarts.
granpa.usthai December 8th, 2014 at 19:35
you can ‘buy’ degrees right on line.
and her already being a SS teacher, she would know about that.
Suzanne McFly December 8th, 2014 at 19:48
She is proof that a degree hardly equates to actual smarts.
granpa.usthai December 8th, 2014 at 20:35
you can ‘buy’ degrees right on line.
and her already being a SS teacher, she would know about that.
Carol December 8th, 2014 at 21:07
Suzanne, in my youth I held “educated” people in such high esteem. I was raised in a family that revered education and it only fell below God, your mother, and your grandmother in reverence. It was such a disappointment to learn that a person can be very educated book wise and still be an ignorant jerk. Don’t get me wrong I still think education is the way out but there needs to be more emphasis on teaching empathy, cultural diversity and understanding that underneath it all, we are ALL God’s children.
Suzanne McFly December 8th, 2014 at 21:40
I agree Carol, but I believe a person can learn what empathy is but they can’t learn how to be empathetic. I don’t believe this person can have concern for anyone they deem “less than”. To openly admit you could kill another human simply because how they feel about a certain topic shows she is a mentally and emotionally crippled human.
DWS December 9th, 2014 at 00:35
Suzanne McFly, and to do it over/for something as ridiculously inconsequential as a football game no less. Pretty sad human being.
Steph December 8th, 2014 at 18:53
Supposedly she claims her son got hold of her iPad and posted that while she was teaching Sunday school.
Anomaly 100 December 8th, 2014 at 18:55
No one believes her.
tracey marie December 8th, 2014 at 19:32
imagine using lying about who wrote it using religion and her child, dispicable behavior
Jeannette R Warren December 9th, 2014 at 00:41
How many times have you heard people say “(whomever) is such a nice person I didn’t think they would actually do it” after a mass shooting?
Anomaly 100 December 9th, 2014 at 06:45
They always seem nice until they open fire.
whatthe46 December 8th, 2014 at 19:17
aside from the fact that i don’t believe her, in essence, she’s saying she’s raising an ignorant and hateful sociopath.
granpa.usthai December 8th, 2014 at 19:32
it should be OK, if she has enough mother/son (stepson) talks at the 200 yard range. Always keep the barrel pointed downrange, push safety off before placing finger on trigger, sight in just above target, slowly allow weapon to drop until top of target is at top of front sight, now slowly squeeze the trigger – that sort of stuff for normal everyday WHITE ARMED families in America enjoying a family type mother/son (stepson) outing together on the firing range.
ShelleysLeg December 9th, 2014 at 10:18
Monkey see, monkey do….she should be SO proud of her parenting skills IF that had a semblance of truth.
Steph December 8th, 2014 at 19:53
Supposedly she claims her son got hold of her iPad and posted that while she was teaching Sunday school.
Anomaly 100 December 8th, 2014 at 19:55
No one believes her.
tracey marie December 8th, 2014 at 20:32
imagine using lying about who wrote it using religion and her child, dispicable behavior
Jeannette R Warren December 9th, 2014 at 01:41
How many times have you heard people say “(whomever) is such a nice person I didn’t think they would actually do it” after a mass shooting?
Anomaly 100 December 9th, 2014 at 07:45
They always seem nice until they open fire.
whatthe46 December 8th, 2014 at 20:17
aside from the fact that i don’t believe her, in essence, she’s saying she’s raising an ignorant and hateful sociopath.
granpa.usthai December 8th, 2014 at 20:32
it should be OK, if she has enough mother/son (stepson) talks at the 200 yard range. Always keep the barrel pointed downrange, push safety off before placing finger on trigger, sight in just above target, slowly allow weapon to drop until top of target is at top of front sight, now slowly squeeze the trigger – that sort of stuff for normal everyday WHITE ARMED families in America enjoying a family type mother/son (stepson) outing together on the firing range.
ShelleysLeg December 9th, 2014 at 11:18
Monkey see, monkey do….she should be SO proud of her parenting skills IF that had a semblance of truth.
neworleans878 December 8th, 2014 at 19:00
Another idiot who has no business having any part with teaching children.
ps…Eagles lost so I’m willing to bet her son didn’t have much fun.
nola878 December 8th, 2014 at 20:00
Another idiot who has no business having any part with teaching children.
ps…Eagles lost so I’m willing to bet her son didn’t have much fun.
Warman1138 December 8th, 2014 at 19:04
Wow! What is it with people and guns, make somebody upset and out comes a threat to use a firearm…..weird.
Warman1138 December 8th, 2014 at 20:04
Wow! What is it with people and guns, make somebody upset and out comes a threat to use a firearm…..weird.
whatthe46 December 8th, 2014 at 19:05
don’t cha just love the net? she’s not very bright. LOL.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 19:05
Honestly I don’t know that it’s a fireable offense. I’m certain she didn’t intend to literally shoot and kill the protesters, but it’s a very clear picture of how a large segment of white America sees this problem. It definitely requires censure, and her specific position (hell anyone working for a school) should know better.
But here’s the rub, I’m certain that she doesn’t think she said anything offensive. Much like my co-worker that posted this to Facebook yesterday. I’m clueless about how to make others “get it”.
Tommy6860 December 8th, 2014 at 19:08
But a counselor? You’d think at least some semblance of sensibility would kick in, by reading the post before publishing it.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 19:16
You would think so, yes. I have had this argument at work daily since August. White people don’t get it, and don’t feel like disparaging the protesters is out of bounds. (yes, I know I’m white) Too many folk see protesters as criminals or entitled like a food stamp recipients. I
‘m not excusing the behavior, I’m just saying its a very real perception.
mea_mark December 8th, 2014 at 19:25
Thanks to the FOX broadcasting network.
whatthe46 December 8th, 2014 at 19:21
doesn’t he realize that Garner wanted his life?
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 20:00
Jeff, the guy that made the FB post is young (28) and a big 2nd amendment fan. Last year he lost a newborn son to SIDS, since that time he has really embraced his Baptist upbringing and seems to be hanging onto it with a death grip, no pun intended. Currently, he’s just an angry, bitter young man so I try to not read too much into it – but he’s hardly alone. I’d say an easy 50% of my co-workers think the protesters are blowing things out of proportion, and just need to go home and move on with their life.
whatthe46 December 8th, 2014 at 20:08
that’s really sad. easy for them to say, this isn’t something they need to be concerned about on a daily bases. parents have lost a son, a child has lost their father. it seems to me those people know nothing of compassion and clearly are ignorant in understanding what black men go through.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 20:33
You’re absolutely right.
Sy Colepath December 8th, 2014 at 21:07
Aw, c’mon. Any “professional” that posts stupid sh!t like that on Facebook should not be working with children or young adults.
Facebook = Career Killer
Carla Akins December 9th, 2014 at 05:02
You do have to wonder about how bright she is to even have a FB account.
granpa.usthai December 8th, 2014 at 19:05
lucky for her stepdad that he didn’t go to the game with her. White people in PA with guns do tend to be a bit more weird than most.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 19:05
*cough* *Kessler*
whatthe46 December 8th, 2014 at 20:05
don’t cha just love the net? she’s not very bright. LOL.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 20:05
Honestly I don’t know that it’s a fireable offense. I’m certain she didn’t intend to literally shoot and kill the protesters, but it’s a very clear picture of how a large segment of white America sees this problem. It definitely requires censure, and her specific position (hell anyone working for a school) should know better.
But here’s the rub, I’m certain that she doesn’t think she said anything offensive. Much like my co-worker that posted this to Facebook yesterday. I’m clueless about how to make others “get it”.
Tommy6860 December 8th, 2014 at 20:08
But a counselor? You’d think at least some semblance of sensibility would kick in, by reading the post before publishing it.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 20:16
You would think so, yes. I have had this argument at work daily since August. White people don’t get it, and don’t feel like disparaging the protesters is out of bounds. (yes, I know I’m white) Too many folk see protesters as criminals or entitled like a food stamp recipients. I
‘m not excusing the behavior, I’m just saying its a very real perception.
mea_mark December 8th, 2014 at 20:25
Thanks to the FOX broadcasting network.
whatthe46 December 8th, 2014 at 20:21
doesn’t he realize that Garner wanted his life?
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 21:00
Jeff, the guy that made the FB post is young (28) and a big 2nd amendment fan. Last year he lost a newborn son to SIDS, since that time he has really embraced his Baptist upbringing and seems to be hanging onto it with a death grip, no pun intended. Currently, he’s just an angry, bitter young man so I try to not read too much into it – but he’s hardly alone. I’d say an easy 50% of my co-workers think the protesters are blowing things out of proportion, and just need to go home and move on with their life.
whatthe46 December 8th, 2014 at 21:08
that’s really sad. easy for them to say, this isn’t something they need to be concerned about on a daily bases. parents have lost a son, a child has lost their father. it seems to me those people know nothing of compassion and clearly are ignorant in understanding what black men & black families go through.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 21:33
You’re absolutely right.
Sy Colepath December 8th, 2014 at 22:07
Aw, c’mon. Any “professional” that posts stupid sh!t like that on Facebook should not be working with children or young adults.
Facebook = Career Killer
Carla Akins December 9th, 2014 at 06:02
You do have to wonder about how bright she is to even have a FB account.
granpa.usthai December 8th, 2014 at 20:05
lucky for her stepdad that he didn’t go to the game with her. White people in PA with guns do tend to be a bit more weird than most.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 20:05
*cough* *Kessler*
Tommy6860 December 8th, 2014 at 19:12
Clearly, getting her kid to a game game to watch black athletes in action, is more important than the injustices committed against African-Americans! :/.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 19:16
Where she can then bitch about one of the players wearing “I can’t breathe” on their practice shirt.
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker December 8th, 2014 at 19:41
It’s the priorities of a small and shallow white mind.
Tommy6860 December 8th, 2014 at 20:12
Clearly, getting her kid to a game game to watch black athletes in action, is more important than the injustices committed against African-Americans! :/.
Carla Akins December 8th, 2014 at 20:16
Where she can then bitch about one of the players wearing “I can’t breathe” on their practice shirt.
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker December 8th, 2014 at 20:41
It’s the priorities of a small and shallow white mind.
tracey marie December 8th, 2014 at 19:20
I just do not understand the violence of the right wing goptp types. They are all mentally deficient and need to be medicated for the safety of our country, and I will bet that fat yellow toothed tp did not have tickets to the game
tracey marie December 8th, 2014 at 20:20
I just do not understand the violence of the right wing goptp types. They are all mentally deficient and need to be medicated for the safety of our country, and I will bet that fat yellow toothed tp did not have tickets to the game
Texas Mel December 8th, 2014 at 19:41
Oh I have so many things to say about this. I call it “Real Housewives Culture.”
Do anything, say anything, behave horribly to get what you want. I could go on and on….
Texas Mel December 8th, 2014 at 20:41
Oh I have so many things to say about this. I call it “Real Housewives Culture.”
Do anything, say anything, behave horribly to get what you want. I could go on and on….