Charlie Kirk: University Sacks Official Over Comment She Made About Slain Activist
- The assistant dean of Middle Tennessee State University, USA, has been sacked over a controversial action
- The decision to fire her came after what she said about Charlie Kirk went viral and attracted condemnation
- The Middle Tennessee State University issued a statement saying the staff member had been sacked after her post went viral
A woman who works for Middle Tennessee State University, USA, has been relieved of her duties.
The woman was fired shortly after her comments about Charlie Kirk went viral on social media.
Source: UGC
Charlie, a prominent conservative, was shot and killed at a university campus in Utah while making a speech in public.
His death has been condemned by many people on social media. Some of them said that while they disagreed with him, he did not deserve to die the way he did.
However, the university staff, identified Laura Sosh-Lightsy, appeared to pitch her tent with those celebrating the brutal killing of the popular activist.
According to a report by WSMV, Sosh-Lightsy worked as the assistant dean at Middle Tennessee State University until her dismissal.
In the now-viral post, she said:
"Looks like ol' Charlie spoke his fate into existence. Hate begets hate. ZERO sympathy."
Her remark had prompted heated backlash on social media, with many calling her and the school out.
But reacting in a statement, the school confirmed that she had been sacked. The statement, signed by MTSU president Sidney A. McPhee, reads:
"An MTSU employee today offered inappropriate and callous comments on social media concerning the horrific and tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. The comments by this employee, who worked in a position of trust directly with students, were inconsistent with our values and have undermined the university’s credibility and reputation with our students, faculty, staff and the community at large. This employee has been fired effective immediately. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Kirk family."
Amid this, a lot of people on Facebook condemned the former assistant dean after the story was shared by Breitbart.
Source: Facebook
Facebook reactions to Laura Sosh-Lightsy's comments
Tricia Miller Melton said:
"Charlie Kirk was NOT hateful. He was kind and encouraged discussion of ideas. It’s amazing that people label it as “hate” if someone simply and politely disagrees with your opinion."
Larry Odu said:
"Hate may have silenced a voice today, but it can’t silence the message. Charlie Kirk impacted thousands of young people, no matter which side of an issue they stood on. He had a way of not just sharing what he believed, but also explaining why and he was willing to dialogue with anyone. I hope those who had the chance to stand in front of the mic with him remember the respect he showed and the conversations he sparked. Rest in peace legend."
Donna Grant Byerly said:
"There was absolutely no hate in this man. He spoke truth. He spoke God’s love. He spoke to help people see you can think and make a difference for good. I have sympathy. I have sympathy for those who hate. I pray your eyes may be opened to see truth, love and know sympathy."
Joel Osteen mourns Charlie Kirk
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that American pastor Joel Osteen mourned Charlie Kirk.
After Kirk was shot and killed in Utah, Osteen mourned him on X. He prayed that God would give his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
