Republican Ag Commissioner Sid Miller: Say “Merry Christmas” Or I’ll Slap You
For someone whose job is to supervise the state’s agriculture, Texas Agriculture Commissioner has a surprisingly lengthy record of offensive commentary toward people who aren’t like him. From calling for all Muslims to be bombed (long before Donald Trump ever proposed such a thing), to making ignorant transphobic “jokes”, Sid Miller is an active opponent of all things diverse.
Sid Miller’s Facebook page is an embodiment of the phrase my colleague Joe Deshotel coined yesterday — that no opportunity is too small to pander! That’s why Miller decided to fight the an important battle in the War on Christmas via Facebook yesterday, posting,
Yes, Sid Miller wants to be violent toward people who wish him “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.” As his photo so eloquently points out, it’s because he wants to keep the “Christ” in Christmas. Because if there’s anything Jesus taught us, it’s to hurt well-wishers if they use the wrong words to express kindness.
Miller’s comments are ignorant and disrespectful. But don’t just take my word for it. Take a look at some of the 1500+ comments that overwhelmingly and hilariously condemned Miller for his ignorance.
Read more: http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/31529/republican-ag-commissioner-sid-miller-say-merry-christmas-or-ill-slap-you
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