Recent protests in the streets have spurred responses on the web, with more and more social media participants weighing in with their views. As more of our social experiences and commentaries move onto the internet, consequences follow — even for the most anodyne opinions.

A Vermont school board voted recently to place one of its principals, Tiffany Riley, on paid administrative leave while the two parties negotiate her severance package, according to reporting by the Valley News. Riley is being fired for a post she made on Facebook saying, in part, “While I understand the urgency to feel compelled to advocate for black lives, what about our fellow law enforcement?” She also added, “Just because I don’t walk around with a BLM sign should not mean I’m a racist.”