'Let them die': Virginia PTA official resigns over comments at critical race theory rally

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/let-them-die-virginia-pta-official-resigns-over-comments-pro-n1274281

An official with the Virginia Parent-Teacher Association resigned after she was heard in a video saying "Let them die," a comment some felt was aimed at parents at a rally to oppose critical race theory.

Michelle Leete, who worked as the Virginia PTA's vice president of training, said she did not mean to wish death on parents who are opposed to teaching race history in schools. Instead, she told the Washington Post, she hoped the parents' right-wing "ideals" would die. However, the damage was already done.

The Virginia PTA announced on Saturday that it had requested and received Leete's resignation.

"While not speaking in her role within Virginia PTA, we do not condone the choice of words used during a public event on Thursday, July 15, 2021,” the statement read.

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1. Ooh...cancel culture!!!

Those horrible liberals are taking away her FREEZE PEACH!

[Hugh_Lebowski]

2. In case you're wondering ...

She's a Fairfax County NAACP leader as well as a teacher.

[jcmaine72]

3. She should not have resigned

She clarified her statement, and I agree with her - RW ideals should die. They're children, however, deserve better. They deserve to be taught the truth, and that is what's at the heart of this fight.