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Pa. township official criticized for ant-transgender comment about Dr. Rachel Levine
Pennlive ^ | 12 June A.D. 2020 | John Luciew

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.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: fag; healthsecretary; levine; tyrannicaltrannie
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To: Joe 6-pack

ROFLMAO!!!!!

Benny Hill was the BEST!


21 posted on 06/12/2020 7:37:56 AM PDT by LeonardFMason (Lou Dobbs)
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To: yardboyd

Transgenderisum is a Mental Disease


22 posted on 06/12/2020 7:38:13 AM PDT by butlerweave
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To: caww

Exactly.


23 posted on 06/12/2020 7:38:27 AM PDT by Eagles6
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To: lightman
Any picture of the she/he/it must immediately be followed with the only proven eye-wash and antidote: A picture of our lovely FLOTUS.

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.

24 posted on 06/12/2020 7:39:10 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA ("War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." - George Orwell, 1984)
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To: yardboyd
rl
25 posted on 06/12/2020 7:43:23 AM PDT by NImerc
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To: NImerc

Screw these people already.


26 posted on 06/12/2020 7:47:04 AM PDT by RBW in PA
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To: lightman

By textbook definition, Pa. health secretary Dr. Rachel Levine is a transvestite.


27 posted on 06/12/2020 7:51:32 AM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: dfwgator

That’s a really great pair of....eyes...yeah, that’s it. Eyes.


28 posted on 06/12/2020 8:00:47 AM PDT by voicereason (The RNC is like the "one-night stand" you wish you could forget.)
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To: lightman

::...the comment attacking Levine’s gender....::

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Telling the truth is an attack....


29 posted on 06/12/2020 8:15:07 AM PDT by Bigg Red (WWG1WGA)
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To: bk1000

::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


30 posted on 06/12/2020 8:19:37 AM PDT by Bigg Red (WWG1WGA)
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To: LeonardFMason

I can’t wait until Biden gets a transgendered question.


31 posted on 06/12/2020 8:31:46 AM PDT by cnsmom
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To: billorites

Such a wonderfully funny movie. The whole cast was brilliant.


32 posted on 06/12/2020 8:32:13 AM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!)
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To: voicereason

Sure ; )


33 posted on 06/12/2020 8:34:40 AM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!)
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To: leaning conservative
What this thread really needs is a theme song:

Montgomery Gentry

34 posted on 06/12/2020 9:09:08 AM PDT by voicereason (The RNC is like the "one-night stand" you wish you could forget.)
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To: yardboyd

I’m still laughing...


35 posted on 06/12/2020 9:30:27 AM PDT by MrBambaLaMamba ("It's a lie. It's all lies.")
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To: lightman
“I’m tired of listening to a guy dressed up like a woman,” said Abel, referring to Levine.

The Emperor has no clothes

36 posted on 06/12/2020 10:17:34 AM PDT by Chuckster (Friends don't let friends eat farmed fish)
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To: Joe 6-pack

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha


37 posted on 06/12/2020 8:14:56 PM PDT by peggybac (Government is about force. It always has been about force.)
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To: voicereason

I loved this! I told my husband he has to see it. Oh to be young & carefree again......


38 posted on 06/12/2020 11:38:51 PM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!)
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To: butlerweave

A double whammy being a flaming queer and ugly as the ass end of a sheep to boot.


39 posted on 06/14/2020 4:17:18 AM PDT by yardboyd (Call me a rose.... or leave me alone.)
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