Democracy isn't easy; People have to pay attention and put in some work, otherwise bad things happen

 A few months ago, I wrote about how school board races have become the focus for trumpkins and other folks who believe that ideology matters more than facts.

This week, a story broke about the effects of normal people ignoring the world around them and letting trumpkins be in charge of things.

From KMGH (CO) -

Douglas County school board fires superintendent in 4-3 vote

In a 4-3 vote, the Douglas County School District Board of Education voted to fire superintendent Corey Wise during a meeting Friday evening.

The meeting comes after the head of the Douglas County School District was allegedly asked to resign by school board president Mike Peterson and vice president Christy Williams.

Yes, elections have consequences. 

So do petty decisions rooted in ideology.

Also from KMGH -

Douglas County teachers' union warns 'high percentage' may leave after Wise's firing

The president of Douglas County Federation, the union representing some teachers and staff in the Douglas County School District, warned Saturday a "high percentage of staff" may leave following superintendent Corey Wise's firing.

Wise's 26-year career with the district came to an end Friday night after all four newly-elected Board of Education members voted to terminate his contract, effective immediately.

It's not just school boards.

From The Guardian (UK) -

California county recalls top official, giving militia-aligned group a path to government

Voters in far northern California have solidified the ouster of a Republican county official, giving control of the Shasta county board of supervisors to a group supported by local militia members.

Leonard Moty, a retired police chief and Republican with decades of public service, lost his seat in a recall election in one of California’s most conservative counties. The Tuesday recall came as tensions reached a high in the county after two years of threats and increasing hostility toward moderate Republican officials over pandemic health restrictions.

The lesson here is a clear one -

PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE!

Democracy is *not* a "fire it up and forget it" kind of operation.