Posted on 06/12/2020 7:22:29 AM PDT by lightman
There are calls for resignation and profuse offers of apology after a Pa. township official attacked Pa. health secretary Dr. Rachel Levine’s gender.
As KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh reports, it happened in Scott Township, Allegheny County, where Commissioner Paul Abel made these comments during Tuesday night’s commissioner’s meeting broadcast over Zoom:
“I’m tired of listening to a guy dressed up like a woman,” said Abel, referring to Levine.
The comment came after Abel asked Commissioner Angela Wateska about the “green” phase and what comes after that as the township emerges from the coronavirus lockdown under Pennsylvania’s phased reopening largely being led by Levine and her office.
At the time, no other township officials made mention of their colleague’s personal attack on Levine, and the reopening discussion continued without missing a beat.
Now, however, the comment attacking Levine’s gender has ignited a backlash, and other township officials are aghast, apologetic and regretful they didn’t speak against their colleague during the meeting. Dr. Levine is a transgender person.
“I was very surprised and it took me a while to process what he was saying. By the time I realized what he was saying, too much time had gone by, but honestly, I still should have said something,” Commissioner Wateska told KDKA of her part in the exchange.
“I try to think of myself as helping marginalized groups but the fact that I didn’t say anything, I am ashamed that I didn’t have the courage to say anything,” Wateska added.
Township Manager Denise Fitzgerald told KDKA a letter of apology was being posted to the township’s website and social media. She’s asking all the commissioners to sign it.
Four commissioners have sent KDKA statements saying they were appalled by Abel’s comments and don’t share his views. They also expressed regret for not speaking out against the comments during the meeting.
“The township, its board, administration and employees strive to serve and respect all residents and non-residents alike regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or social economic class,” Fitzgerald told KDKA.
At last report, Abel remained on the board, despite the growing backlash over his comments.
ROFLMAO!!!!!
Benny Hill was the BEST!
Transgenderisum is a Mental Disease
Exactly.
Now come on, these rules are are unfair. You have to consider keeping some FReepers' libidos in check. Posting pictures of just Rachael have been proven effective in decreasing sexual activity, sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy. It has the same effect as taking the polar bear plunge. You have to consider the positive benefits of posting pics of it.
Screw these people already.
By textbook definition, Pa. health secretary Dr. Rachel Levine is a transvestite.
That’s a really great pair of....eyes...yeah, that’s it. Eyes.
::...the comment attacking Levine’s gender....::
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Telling the truth is an attack....
::Had he simply replied: “Well, it IS a guy dressed like a woman.” I would have more respect for him.::
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Exactly
I can’t wait until Biden gets a transgendered question.
Such a wonderfully funny movie. The whole cast was brilliant.
Sure ; )
I’m still laughing...
The Emperor has no clothes
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
I loved this! I told my husband he has to see it. Oh to be young & carefree again......
A double whammy being a flaming queer and ugly as the ass end of a sheep to boot.
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