I find it morally repugnant that the Poughkeepsie Journal refuses to print my letter to the editor. I can only assume that they don't want to expose the GOP's hypocrisy in censuring my husband. It doesn't fit their narrative. They also omitted a part of my last letter about the illegality of the bus privatization. The Pojo is definitely an arm of the Dutchess County Republicans.
Dear Editor,
The Republican's hypocrisy was on full display on Thursday night at the Dutchess County Legislature's Government Services and Administration Committee Meeting. They voted to censure my husband for a comment he made in defense of our most vulnerable citizens; poor people, people of color and the disabled who have been disenfranchised disproportionately by the privatization of the city of Poughkeepsie's bus system. He has admitted on many occasions that perhaps he could have worded his statement differently but the GOP's determined to use this instance to score cheap political points and try to silence the man that has been a thorn in their side for decades. plus size maternity formal dresses
My question is this-- where was the censure resolution when County Legislator Joseph Incoronato suggested that women who don't want to be raped should dress more appropriately after a presentation on sexual assault was made to the Public Safety Committee Meeting on June 9th of last year?
Where was their vote to censure when County Legislator Michael Kelsey was justifiably accused and later convicted of sexually assaulting two Boy Scouts?
Where was their outrage when County Comptroller Jim Coughlin tweeted comparing an African American woman to a "dirty ape" for suggesting that it takes a village to raise a child?
Where is their strong sense of morality when they repeatedly take legalized kickbacks in the form of campaign contributions in exchange for lucrative county contracts?
Finally where is their shame when Trump, the man on the top of their ticket, viciously attacks different ethnic groups, women, reporters, judges, people of color, Muslims and anyone who might dare disagree with him?
They can pretend that this is about honor and decency but it's abundantly clear to anyone that's paying attention this is nothing more than a character assassination and a sleazy attempt to use public resources to destroy their top threat.