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A psychologist employed by the Jefferson Parish school system in New Orleans is causing controversy over a series of racist views posted on his Twitter page. Mark Traina became the focus of an ongoing investigation after his Twitter rants were put on display by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Similar to the comments made by  NYPD officials facing a discrimination lawsuit, Traina likened black men to animals. “Young Black Thugs who won’t follow the law need to be put down not incarcerated,”  he wrote. “Put down like the Dogs they are!” 

Traina, who works with students in alternative schools, posted several ridiculous comments including warning people to “stay the hell out of New Orleans” because “these black dude will kill you.” He also threw his support behind George Zimmerman, killing Trayvon Martin, calling the 28-year-old “the real victim” in the altercation.

One day after filing a complaint against the Jefferson Parish Public Schools, civil rights groups complained about Traina’s comments—many of which were a direct response to the group’s original gripes. When asked about his racist words, Traina defended himself by stating that his views are not representative of his employers. “I don’t represent the Jefferson Parish school system,” he said. “I represent Mark Traina. I make that very clear in my comments. Everything I said is fact-based, backed up by data. I don’t have a prejudiced bone in my body. I’m not a racist. I’m a realist.”

The school district has yet to announce whether or not Traina has been fired, but he has decided to stop tweeting.

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