Statement from the General President Regarding the Events in Huntington, WV
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades believes in the fundamental right for civil discourse, freedom of speech and activism to support our candidates and issues.
What happened in Huntington, West Virginia yesterday is an affront to everything we, as a union, pride ourselves to represent. We extend our apologies to the Parlock family, especially Sophia, for the distress one of our overzealous members caused them.
I have personally taken steps to address this issue internally, and will take immediate disciplinary action to the full extent allowed under U.S. Department of Labor regulations and the constitution of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
It is my hope that this incident reminds all of our members that every last citizen in this country has the right to express his or herself freely. Not one single one of us has the right to tell them otherwise.
General President James A. Williams
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
And the Constitution of the US, etc, Mr. Prosecutor, you don't need to come 'round. I really don't feel pity for that goon, or the rest of the militants standing around there. But I'd feel a lot better if it was the local prosecutor taking "immediate action". What do they get paid for? Heck, where were the cops?
"We here in the Reichschancellory have received reports of cruelty in some of our corrective labour detention facilities, most notably in Oscweicim, Poland. We are sending a team to investigate these serious allegations, and ask the general public to please rest assured if there is any wrongdoing in those social rehabilitation centers, matters will be discussed on-site and the situation will be resolved. That is all. Heil Hitler."