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Of course, they can't charge racism, cause the white guy has a black son.
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"They are a special interest. End of story...and I'm not going to be held hostage by special interests. And if they want, they can look at my family picture. My son happens to be black, so they can do whatever they'd like about it," Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) said.
Of course, they can't charge racism, cause the white guy has a black son.
I get his point entirely, but you can't really hold this up as proof you aren't racist. I'm sure he isn't personally, but the I've got a black/gay/hispanic/insert x friend excuse doesn't really wash.
While I think the NAACP should be fine with the Governor speaking to ALL prisoners, his lack of professionalism is nothing to be proud of.
I expect ALL of our elected officials to speak better than telling someone 'they can kiss my butt'.
Racism has nothing to do with it. He represents the state and should have used more dignified language.
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