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SLO County school district says it can’t fire coach for Charlie Kirk comments [But oh, what she said]
San Luis Obispo Tribune ^ | 9/29/2025 | Sadie Dittenber

Posted on 09/29/2025 6:15:04 PM PDT by simpson96

Paso Robles community members are urging the school district to fire an employee who reportedly posted controversial statements to social media after the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

But the school district said terminating the coach’s contract could violate her First Amendment rights.

Paso Robles High School assistant basketball coach Netta Perkins’ alleged social media posts gained attention in the aftermath of Kirk’s death. Screenshots were posted on social media and were further shared by Cal Coast News in a Sept. 22 article.

According to the screenshots shared on social media, Perkins allegedly wrote, “God does not like ugly! Charlie Kirk reap wat u sow!” and “White on white crime let them sit in it!”


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To: Texas Eagle

Post of the day!!!! 💥


21 posted on 09/29/2025 7:35:24 PM PDT by Trumpette1954 (Live laugh love!)
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To: simpson96

OK, free speech, whatever. But wouldn’t a “morality clause” kick in?


22 posted on 09/29/2025 7:51:21 PM PDT by Joann37 (This )
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To: simpson96

23 posted on 09/29/2025 8:08:56 PM PDT by TigersEye (Terrorism has been institutionalized by the left. Ask no quarter. Give no quarter.)
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To: simpson96

Yo coach so fat she have to weigh herself on the Richter scale.


24 posted on 09/29/2025 8:25:05 PM PDT by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: simpson96

I beg to differ with the school. The US Supreme Court has ruled that government employee speech isn’t necessarily protected. The court developed The Pickering–Connick test, which balances a public employee’s free speech rights against the government’s need for efficient operations.
1. Public Concern (Connick): Speech is only protected if it addresses a matter of public concern (e.g., corruption, policy, misuse of funds). Purely personal workplace gripes are not protected.
2. Balancing (Pickering): If it is public concern, courts weigh the employee’s right to speak as a citizen against the employer’s interest in maintaining discipline, harmony, and effective service.

Bottom line: Protected if the public value of the speech outweighs workplace disruption. Not protected if it’s just a personal complaint or if it seriously undermines the employer’s mission.

And yes, the Connick in the case is Harry Connick, Sr. Father to the famous singer. Jr’s dad was DA in New Orleans Parrish back in the 70s.


25 posted on 09/29/2025 8:41:17 PM PDT by yukong
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To: frank ballenger

I wish my driver’s training instructor would have been arrested!

When we had behind-the-wheel training, it was me, him, and two boys from the class. He would sing little ditties about being with me driving up the mountainside. I was absolutely mortified. I don’t know how the boys handled that. It was also the case that if a pretty girl was in his class, she would get an “A.” But a boy, no matter how much effort he put in, would get no more than a “C.” I got an A. Probably undeserved.


26 posted on 09/29/2025 8:55:57 PM PDT by exDemMom (Dr. exDemMom, infectious disease and vaccines research specialist.)
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To: simpson96

Right... as if anyone cares about how dark or light her skin is. Someone’s appearance is NOT more important than who they are as a person!


27 posted on 09/29/2025 8:58:36 PM PDT by exDemMom (Dr. exDemMom, infectious disease and vaccines research specialist.)
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To: simpson96

MORE 2 LEGGED HIPPOS


28 posted on 09/29/2025 10:30:27 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: TheDon

> So, it’s either that or condone a school employee who supports school shootings.<

Therin lies the key to her downfall. It must be publicly stated over and over until it sinks in.

Netta Perkins supports school shootings. Prove me wrong.

EC


29 posted on 09/30/2025 6:20:07 AM PDT by Ex-Con777 (Leftists quote the Constitution like an atheist quotes the Bible)
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To: Joann37

College coaches get fired for cause all the time.


30 posted on 09/30/2025 7:42:09 AM PDT by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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