Posted on 07/27/2020 6:57:37 PM PDT by lightman
On the heels of the Bloomsburg Fair drawing public outcry over images of a man in a dunk tank impersonating Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Rachel Levine, a Tioga County tavern is apologizing for a menu item that mocked Levine, a transgender woman.
Some Tioga County residents posted a photo of the menu page of the Crossroad Tavern in Morris Township on social media, at least one to denounce it.
The menu said one of the items, “Levine balls,” was named after the health secretary and referenced a part of the male anatomy.
Over the weekend, the Crossroads Tavern posted an apology on its Facebook page:
“Last week a menu was printed for the tavern that was in poor taste,” the apology from the owner indicates. “Although I did not print the menu, I am at fault for allowing it to be displayed at my tavern. It was in bad taste and I never meant to offend anyone. I am sorry if I allowed it. I am sorry Dr. Levine and anyone else that was offended. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am not a judgmental person. Once again, I am sorry for my lack of judgement.”
The tavern owners could not be reached for comment.
“I was disgusted,” said Allison Maslar, a Tioga County teacher who saw the page last week and posted a shot of it. “It just made me sick to my stomach that in Tioga County, PA, we live with this low-level hate and ignorance. Sometimes I just have to stand up and say that it is wrong.”
WETM reports the tavern owner, whose name was not included in the report, spoke with the station but would not go on camera. He told WETM he never meant to hurt anyone and that he wanted to put this in the past, reports indicate.
“I posted this for several reasons,” Maslar said. “I wanted local people to know that this happened. I want the people that I know and love that are not straight or cis to know that I love them and appreciate them and that I do not tolerate hate, that I stand up for their right to exist just the way they are.”
This comes shortly after the Bloomsburg Fair posted on its Facebook page about a dunk tank that was part of an effort to raise money for fire companies. It included photos of someone in a dress and wig, meant to resemble Levine. The fair held a news conference last week at which fair officials apologized to Levine.
Gov. Tom Wolf issued a statement defending Levine after the fair post, saying Levine “is committed to keeping Pennsylvanians safe and healthy, even those who direct hate-fueled attacks at her.”
Department of Health Deputy Press Secretary Maggi Mumma said in a statement Monday about the menu, “Dr. Levine always serves at the pleasure of the governor and will continue to serve under his leadership as Secretary of Health. She remains laser-focused on protecting the health and well-being of Pennsylvanians as we navigate this ongoing pandemic.”
She said Levine has no further comment.
Levine made history by becoming the highest-ranked transgender state official when Wolf appointed her health secretary in 2015.
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“Last week a menu was printed for the tavern that was in poor taste,” the apology from the owner indicates. “Although I did not print the menu, I am at fault for allowing it to be displayed at my tavern. It was in bad taste and I never meant to offend anyone. I am sorry if I allowed it. I am sorry Dr. Levine and anyone else that was offended. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am not a judgmental person. Once again, I am sorry for my lack of judgement.”
Archie: I do. I offer a complete and utter retraction. The imputation was totally without basis in fact, and was in no way fair comment, and was motivated purely by malice, and I deeply regret any distress that my comments may have caused you or your family, and I hereby undertake not to repeat any such slander at any time in the future.
Otto: [thinks a moment] Okay.
OK
How about the Levine murder burger!
This governor & his transvestite woman have made life difficult for us. The Allentown Tea Party Meeting on Thursday Aug 6 can’t be held inside & will instead be held at Louise Moore Park in Easton, PA at 6:30 pm.
www.lvtp.org
I guess I try not to judge, do whatever you want...but...this chick/dude/X is a complete nutjob.
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