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Creationist Chairwoman of S.C. Board of Education Resigns as Sex Scandal Goes Public.
No comment is necessary. Maybe none is possible other than to say that Kristin Maguire is the nation's only home-schooler to head a public-school state board. The so-called regular press in S. C. is only briefly noting her resignation. No mention of any scandal, but enter her name in a Google search and the porn story comes up first.
By Nate and Di
Kristin Maguire, the Chairwoman of the S.C. State Board of Education resigned her post shortly before SC poliblog FITSNews published a piece claiming that Maguire is a "prolific author of hardcore erotic fiction on the Internet." FITS promised something juicy was on the way last Friday, which is actually when she submitted her resignation to the LuvGov himself. The article also alleges that Maguire engaged in lap dances at bars, public indecency at Jenny Sanford’s desk in the governor’s office, and points to a probable cover-up by Sanford’s staff when they were tipped off earlier this year.
While her resignation letter makes no mention of the alleged salacious details, the upstate evangelical apparently acknowledged to FITS that “she had visited certain websites where such material was posted and reviewed.”
This is probably good news for all public school students in S.C., as the home-schooling mom of four had no business chairing the very board responsible for public education policy to start with. She has been a vocal anti-evolutionist and is a strong supporter of “abstinence only” sex education. When she was elevated to lead the S.C. Board, her appointment was hailed as a victory for social conservatives and cheered on Christian blogs and websites across the Southeast.
Here are samples of the erotic fiction written by "Bridget Keeney," who is alleged by FITS to be S.C. Board of Education Chairwoman Kristin Maguire:
Continental Cuisine [pdf file]
Lauren’s Masturbatory Musings [pdf file]
and here’s the letter to Board Members:
Dear Board Members,
Many of you know that I have been carrying an ever increasing burden with
regards to my parents’ health. Finally, last week, as I mapped out with my mom and her physician what our lives will look like for the next several months, it became clear that there is no way that I can adequately meet my family’s and parents’ needs while being a conscientious member, let alone Chair, of the State Board of Education. The math simply doesn’t work.
I reluctantly reached the decision to resign from the State Board of Education. I tendered my resignation to the Governor on Friday so he could appoint someone who can fully participate in the important discussions and policy decisions that are in the immediate future of the Board.
It has been an honor to serve with all of you. The combined experience and passion around the Board table is amazing. There is a camaraderie and unity of purpose that has allowed room for respectful disagreement and constructive discussions in which the opinions and wisdom of all members are both sought and heard. I am certain that the students of South Carolina are better for the investment that all of us have made to this end.
While I regret not finishing my term as Chair I am proud of the work that the Board has accomplished this year. I am confident that you all will finish the year strong under Chairman Moore’s leadership with the continued support of the State Department of Education.
I ask for your understanding as my family and I enter this next phase of our journey. One day I hope to again partner with many of you to continue to improve education for our state’s children.
Sincerely,
Kristin Maguire
— Nate and Di
Shots from the Battery
2009-08-31
http://www.nateanddi.com/?p=424
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