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Related: About this forumPolitician's homophobic remarks come to light - now she's being publicly criticized by Julian Castro
Texas politicians homophobic remarks caught on tape: Its just disgusting to even think about
San Antonio mayor Julian Castro (D) quickly criticized one of his city council members on Friday after homophobic remarks by her came to light.
Council member Elisa Chans statements finding homosexuality disgusting, Castro told KENS-TV, were hurtful and misinformed and they dont reflect the views of the overwhelming majority of San Antonians.
The San Antonio Express-News published audio on Thursday from a May 21 conversation between Chan and staff members regarding an update to the citys non-discrimination policy which would add gender identity and sexuality as protected categories.
Whatever you want to do in your bedroom is none of my business, but do not impose your view on other people, especially becoming policy, Chan says at one point in the recording. Because personally, I think its just disgusting just to even think about. Chan also told her staff she did not believe homosexual people should be eligible for adoption, saying they would affect the young people.
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KENS reported that Castro, seen as a rising figure in Democratic political circles, also went online to cite Chans remarks as a reason for the city to expand its anti-discrimination statute.
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Full article and videos here: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/16/texas-politicians-homophobic-remarks-caught-on-tape-its-just-disgusting-to-even-think-about/
I sure hope we Texans end up with Julian Castro as our governor in the near future.
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Politician's homophobic remarks come to light - now she's being publicly criticized by Julian Castro (Original Post)
Tx4obama
Aug 2013
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CurtEastPoint
(18,549 posts)1. Man, she is being pilloried on her Facebook page! Good!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Councilwoman-Elisa-Chan-District-9/168229566527908
"Join her for breakfast. See what a piece of toast looks like."
"You know what's really disgusting, Ms. Chan? That a small minded ignorant bigot like you can rise to any position of power. You're an embarrassment to San Antonio. Heck, you're an embarrassment to humanity. May your insignificant career end right here..."
"Join her for breakfast. See what a piece of toast looks like."
"You know what's really disgusting, Ms. Chan? That a small minded ignorant bigot like you can rise to any position of power. You're an embarrassment to San Antonio. Heck, you're an embarrassment to humanity. May your insignificant career end right here..."
blkmusclmachine
(16,149 posts)2. Lisa Khan is GOPee, right?