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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.
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.
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LOL
The entire meeting was to consider a petition from residents to reopen the swimming pool. (they didn’t).
Just the facts, ma’am.
“I’m tired of listening to a guy dressed up like a woman,” said Abel, referring to Levine.“
He should have doubled down. We are all tired of listening to guys dressed like women. Never apologize. It’s like chum in the water for the woketards. Had he simply replied: “Well, it IS a guy dressed like a woman.” I would have more respect for him.
Mr. Abel will be crucified tomorrow at noon in the town square. It will be televised live. Please ignore reality before it happens to you.
He didn’t “attack her gender.” He complained about having to deal with some mentally ill idiot who doesn’t even have the stability to know what sex he is.
CORRECTION!
AN UGLY Guy dressed up like an even UGLIER WoMAN.
Dr. Levine still has HIS XY chromosomes.
Dr. Levine still has HIS XY chromosomes.
You just know that Trump will be hit with questions about this headcase in the debates. I hope his team is preparing him for them.
“Never apologize, never explain” Oxford Scholar (Benjamin Jowett)
I agree.
In any case in the real world he said nothing wrong. He stated his feelings regarding what he was hearing and then stated the reason which was because it came from “a guy dressed as a woman” which is true.
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