Radical Empathy—Because Regular Empathy Just Isn’t Woke Enough

In today’s nation, where every misstep is immediately turned into a rallying cry for radical reform, we have yet another jaw-dropping episode from Des Moines. Jackie Norris, the chair of the Des Moines Public Schools board, has called on the community to embrace “radical empathy.” Yes, you read that correctly – the very phrase one might expect at an overindulgent Berkeley drum circle is now being paraded before parents whose children deserve real accountability. What is really being implied here? It’s hardly about genuine concern; it seems like a feeble attempt to cover up a calamitous decision that prioritized hiring an illegal alien even when he was a known lawbreaker.

The Superintendent Who Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here

Enter Dr. Ian Roberts, a man whose resume reads like a cautionary tale. Not only is he an illegal immigrant from Guyana who overstayed his visa for decades, but he also lost his work authorization years ago and was under a final deportation order. Yet, this same individual somehow secured the top job in Iowa’s largest school district – bringing home an eye-watering salary of $270K per year. Parents were counting on a rigorous hiring process, but it appears that in the rush to meet diversity targets, the law was tossed aside. The message is clear: checking boxes has replaced ensuring the safety and legality of our educational leadership.

The Loaded Gun, the Knife, and the $3,000 Cash

The plot thickens when ICE finally caught up with Roberts after a reckless car chase. In the district-owned vehicle, officers discovered a loaded gun, a knife, and $3,000 in cash. This isn’t just about someone who violated immigration laws—it’s about a man who was effectively given a free pass while gallivanting around Iowa like some sort of discount cartel leader, all on the taxpayer’s dime. And when the school board later claimed they were “shocked” to learn about the armaments, one must wonder if their shock was genuine or merely a misplaced public relations stunt while they preached their mantra of “radical empathy.”

Students Walk Out for Their Illegal Superintendent

As if this scandal wasn’t enough, high school students took to the streets in protest. They organized walkouts, brandishing signs that declared “education not deportation” and chanting “free Ian.” It’s almost surreal when students decide that skipping class to support a man who violated not only immigration laws but also the trust of concerned parents is more important than their education. Instead of focusing on the fundamentals—reading, writing, and arithmetic—the curriculum now seems to include lessons in how to champion illegal behavior.

Registered Democrat Voter—But Don’t Worry, Illegals Don’t Vote

The saga takes another bizarre twist. Dr. Roberts was registered to vote as a Democrat—a fact that seems to confirm the wild narrative often thrown around in these liberal circles. While conservatives have long decried the notion of illegal voting, here we have a striking example: an illegal immigrant running a school district and still maintaining voter registration. This is not just an isolated misfortune; it stands as a stark emblem of the clown world that has replaced accountability with lip service.

DOJ Opens a DEI Can of Worms

As if the controversies surrounding Roberts weren’t incendiary enough, the Department of Justice has now opened an investigation into Des Moines Public Schools for race-based hiring practices. According to reports, the district openly boasted about using quotas to promote minority hiring. Translation: this wasn’t an accidental or isolated error. This was a deliberate, systemic decision to favor DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) objectives over merit, proper background checks, and the paramount need for safety in our schools.

Parents Deserve Accountability, Not Radical Empathy

In the end, this isn’t about a lofty ideology of “radical empathy.” It is about the fundamental need for accountability. Des Moines parents entrusted their children to an institution led by a man who not only skirted US immigration laws, but also jeopardized school safety by carrying a loaded gun in a district vehicle. And when the board’s response was nothing more than a plea wrapped in the slogan of “radical empathy,” it was painfully clear that incompetence was being excused rather than rectified. What is needed now isn’t empty words, but radical competence that respects both the law and the safety of our children.

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