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Hillsborough School Board members pray for holy paddles

It seems that some Hillsborough County School Board members are into spanking. From the Tribune:

As board members expressed frustration at a lack of consequences for misbehaving students, Barrington recalled his days as a teacher and administrator when he could ``slam 'em up against the wall and counsel them.''

They will continue misbehaving ``until we slam 'em against the wall and put the fear of God into them,'' she said. picking up Barrington's cue.

This is a publicly elected servant of the people talking about beating the shit out of children in order to force them to worship her vengeful god. This isn’t about maintaining discipline in the schools. It’s about spreading the Christian word (“spank ME!”)through fear and intimidation. “If you don’t worship my vengeful god, I, as god’s agent, will hurt you.”

So the kid’s learn that violence is ok, as long as you’re in a position strong enough to avoid any type of recrimination for your actions, or as long as you’re acting out of religious conviction. (Kinda like our invasion of Iraq, eh?)

Perhaps we can use this logic elsewhere, as well? Are you a wife beater? No problem. Just explain to the judge that you doing a little proselytizing. If the judge doesn’t buy this explanation, beat him up until he too has the fear of god.

Hey Jennifer: if you really need someone to spank, check out the personal ads in the back of the Weak Planet. You can probably find a nice boy who will call you “teacher” as you beat him like an atheist schoolchild.