I don’t think there is a female on earth I despise more than Nancy Pelosi. But if she announced she was dying of cancer today and a teacher tweeted the same about her as he did about Rush, I would feel the same way. I don’t want people who say those types of hateful/ evil things teaching my child. If they say that for the world to see.... what are they possibly telling children in the private confines of their classroom? Do not want my child exposed to that influence. I wouldn’t wish death on anyone but a murderer or child molester.
I sincerely believe every word you wrote you feel earnestly. In fact, I share your point-of-view regarding the majority of your response.
However, I sincerely don't believe we'd be having this discussion if the situation were reversed. Yes, I grant you would still genuinely dislike the sentiment (as do I), but there is virtually no chance you would have taken the time to post it to the message board.
You posted it because 1) you truly hated the teacher's statement in general, BUT...2) because you were doubly aggravated that the idiot took a shot at your guy. That combination is why we are having the discussion.
Honestly, there is nothing wrong with that. That's what these forums allow and ultimately I think that is a good thing. It's why I stand behind the Constitution. People should have the right to express their opinions. It is woven into the fabric of this country. Honest, level-headed discussion of diverse opinion is valuable to everyone. Unfortunately, it often devolves into ad hominem diatribe that utterly devalues the exchange.
But this also brings up another salient point: many Americans pull for one team or the other. You -- on some level -- were defending your guy by calling out the teacher in question (as was warranted). An honest reaction to stupid decision.
But, as someone who doesn't belong to one team or the other, I'd argue this is in many ways a significant problem. We support those on our team often at the expense of America as a whole. We deeply "despise" the players on the other team. We get so animated and close-minded in support of our team that we ignore or even defend the self-evident shortcomings of our guys simply because they are on our team.
Such is human nature, I guess, but I'd argue it does more harm than good.