Kansas county official who made 'master race' comment to black woman resigns

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill



BY OWEN DAUGHERTY - 11/20/18 11:55 AM EST

The Kansas county official who drew backlash last week for remarks made to a black woman about being a member of the “master race” resigned Tuesday, according to a resignation letter obtained by The Hill.

In a letter addressed to Leavenworth County Clerk Janet Klasinski, Klemp wrote that he was stepping down from his role as Leavenworth county commissioner and stated his regret for comments me made at a public hearing.

“In order to maintain a focus and prioritize the needs of the county I have made a decision to resign,” Klemp wrote. “I regret my recent comment made during a Leavenworth County Commission Meeting and for the negative backlash to the community.”

Klemp sparked widespread backlash last week when video surfaced that showed him referring to himself and a black woman who was presenting on behalf of a landscape and architectural firm as part of the “master race.”

Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/417625-kansas-county-official-who-made-master-race-comment-to-black

[SWBTATTReg]

1. Good! I hope his remarks follow him everywhere. There is no where in this country where...

ignorant remarks like this are tolerated. Period. At least he 'regretted the remarks', but the fact remains that he made them. Makes you wonder what other stuff he's done/said like this ignorant remark.

[beachbum bob]

2. Racist piece of shit like Klemp hate it when their racist comes out in video,

No denying what was said or context. Time we send these entitled racists packing.

[hibbing]

3. Does Faux have an open time slot? n/t

[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

4. Apparently, his name is Louis Klemp

I couldn't find his first name anywhere in the article.

[Judi Lynn]

6. That's it. The name has appeared in other articles. He's from a very old family in that town,

going back generations, owning local businesses.

He sounds as if he spends most his time at the country club's bar, trying to impress other locals.

[IronLionZion]

7. The Hill is known for very sloppy journalism

There are better publications out there

[louis-t]

5. A Republican apologized? Shocking!

And it appears to be a real apology, not one of those "I apologize if anyone was offended" bullshit comments.

[area51]

8. 'bout time. n/t