Weasel of The Week: Rev. John Raymond

 Last month, Rev. John Raymond, headmaster at Lakeside Christian School, and pastor at Lakeside Christian Church in Slidell, Louisiana, was arrested, and charged with child abuse. Contrary to what was reported at the time, Raymond claimed he simply gave five students the option of having their mouths taped shut (not their whole heads), or being suspended. He says the kids opted for tape gags. I kinda doubt that.

Now, it gets out that Raymond has been busted again. This time for what was commonly known as corporal punishment back in the day. He allegedly grabbed a 4 year old by the ankle, and whipped his butt.

Farron Cousins explains:

Predictably, the Louisiana GOP has said nothing. For all of the political posturing, especially in southern states, where they're insisting on controlling the education of today's children, and their false claims of child abuse where none exists, this isn't just projection, as Farron asserts. It is an old system that some, including Rev. Raymond, are unwilling to change. Today's society doesn't allow for corporal punishment (i.e. spanking).

As a repeat offender, Rev. John Raymond is this week's Weasel.