Posted on 07/11/2016 3:16:49 PM PDT by Kaslin
Kalyn Chapman James, the first African American to hold the Miss Alabama title, said on Sunday that she doesn't want to "feel this way," but finds it hard to be sad for the Dallas police officers and "can't help but feeling like the shooter was a martyr."
"I don't want to feel this way" James states in the video. "I don't feel sad for the officers who lost their lives ... I know that's not really my heart. I value human life. And I want to feel sad for them but I can't help but feeling like the shooter was a martyr," she says in the video.
In response to AL.com about her Facebook post, James issued this message late Sunday night:
"My heart and my mind were conflicted because these are difficult and very emotional times for so many people. I went to church to address my feelings and deal with them from a perspective of forgiveness and love. Especially forgiving myself for feeling that way. I regret that any people lost their lives this week and I am saddened by all of the shootings that occurred. But, this is not about me. When reading about the killings of those black men, I was mortified by some of the comments about them. Many People were not conflicted at all about those deaths. Some were okay with this. These are raw wounds that are fresh and, while I apologize if I offended anyone, I cannot help the way I feel as I continue to process these events and deal with the flood of emotions that come from witnessing such atrocities - both against citizens and officers of the law. The fact that my opinion was considered newsworthy makes me feel like speaking up was exactly what I should do, because I can voice what so many people are feeling and dealing with and they should know they are not alone. I reiterate that I do not condone violence or killing at all. I offer my deepest condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones this week, including the officers in Dallas."
She is an Obama drone. What a puke of a human being.
She could have been a “contender” as a “healer” but she blew it. The killer was not a ‘martyr” except in his mind, which was very sick, full of hate, and possibly poisoned by the Left.
Better luck next year, Alabama!
These beauty pageants have been jokes for several decades now, with political correctness holding sway. This title suits her.
Who are the judges that picked her? They all should be fryed, I mean fired.
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Fungi. You are right-on. Hit the nail on the head.
With all the beautiful, smart ladies in this state, how did she win? Which pageant was this?
Obviously affirmative action winner.
Makeup can do wonders.
That’s right.
Did she ever answer a question with , “peace in the world”
This is the way she will be remembered. 1 year of fame over. Sometimes, even if you think bad thoughts, you keep them to yourself and work on your attitude so you don't continue to think those thoughts.
thanks... I knew that....<: <: <:
“When did all the attractive women leave Alabama?”
She won in 1993. She wasn’t drop-dead gorgeous but she looked much better back then. Time hasn’t been kind to her, obviously.
Even though it has been 23 years since she won, she should still be stripped of her title, IMO. I hope the racist b###h gets major blowback for this.
“Not much beauty in her statement. Alabama must have had some uglies entries into the copetition this year.”
She won in ‘93. Please read the article. She wasn’t as “homely” back then.
“She could have been a “contender” as a “healer” but she blew it. The killer was not a ‘martyr” except in his mind, which was very sick, full of hate, and possibly poisoned by the Left.
Better luck next year, Alabama!”
I’ll repeat this again: She won TWENTY-THREE years ago in 1993. She obviously hasn’t aged very well. I guess racism and blind hate will do that to you.
I think that I can speak for most Alabamians when I say that I hope she never curses our State with her foul presence ever again.
Why? That is the title, but I had to shorten it because of its length.
The Alabama panel that chose her must have been blind.
I’ll bet they are considering it now.
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