In Kentucky, school board member Donald Yarber faced backlash for hateful anti-LGBTQ+ comments he previously posted on Facebook. His remarks drew a heated response during a school board meeting, where he was confronted by parents and teachers, including a dance teacher named Mark Lamb, who shared the personal impact of such bullying. Yarber left the meeting amid the tensions, with the local school board later releasing a statement addressing the incident and commitment to inclusivity.
Yarber stated in a now-deleted Facebook post, 'Keep letting those q***rs influence the minds of your children... They won't have any sickness except AIDS, mental instability, suicidal thoughts, jobs, wealth, self-respect or righteousness.' This has drawn significant backlash from community members.
Mark Lamb, an out dance teacher, confronted Yarber during the school board meeting, reflecting on how similar comments impacted him as a child: 'I believe that all of us need to do better. Even the bullies, even you, Mr. Yarber.'
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