BEL AIR, Md. — The assassination of Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has garnered worldwide attention.
While a vast majority have condemned such acts of political violence, a number of people are publicly celebrating Kirk's execution, especially on various social media platforms.
Many individuals seen hailing Kirk's murder happen to be in the professional workforce, including at schools and universities.
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Several institutions have either fired or suspended the employees, but some have defended their actions as being protected by the First Amendment.
One local Board of Education President said that type of behavior will not be tolerated.
In a lengthy open letter issued to educators and staff of Harford Co