CA shoots down a "Day" for John WAYNE who said Native'muricans were selfish to try to keep the land
Not to mention what he said about Blacks and others. Not to mention his draft dodging compared to Hollywoodites who served. He couldn't leave his career when it was just beginning to take off. When he toured military hospitals, he was booed by the (or some) serving wounded patients.
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[font size=5]Calif. lawmakers strike down resolution to honor actor John Wayne[/font]
The California Assembly refused to pass a resolution Thursday which would have set aside a day to honor renowned actor John Wayne because of statements he made about racial minorities and his support for the anti-communist House Un-American Activities Committee and John Birch Society. ....
...opposing lawmakers quickly railed against the resolution citing racial comments he made throughout his life.
"He had disturbing views towards race," objected Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, leading off a 20-minute debate.
Alejo cited a 1971 interview with Playboy in which Wayne talked disparagingly about blacks.
"I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don't believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people," he told the magazine.
Assemblyman Mike Gipson, D-Carson, who is black, said he found Wayne’s comments personally offensive. Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, cited his comments defending white Europeans' encroachment on American Indians who Wayne once said "were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves." ....
Harper said he sought the resolution, ACR137, to keep up with a Texas resolution commemorating Wayne's birthday a year ago. ....
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Let's see. Mickey Mouse Airport? 
