[Carry_Okie]

Assemblyman Mervyn Dymally, D-Los Angeles, canceled a news conference today with civil rights groups after learning that the girl subjected to Riordan's joke was white, not African-American.

Racist pig.

[ladylib]

How does this make him look? He could have gained kudos for himself if he had the smarts to hold that press conference and blasted Riordan for what he said.

Now he just comes across as a leftover from the 70's -- a black racist who is only interested if the story involves blacks. He could have gained a lot of respect from everyone. It's all about acting in a decent manner towards children whether they are black, white, or purple. Just because Riordan is a jerk doesn't mean Mr. Dysmally has to follow suit.