*[Enwl-eng] Demand Kansas Commissioner Who Used Term "Master Race"Resign

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A message from the leader Progressive Impact Sign the Petition to Louis Klemp, Leavenworth County Commissioner Posted By: Progressive Impact (campaign leader) A white Kansas County Commissioner, Louis Klemp, used the term "master race" while denying a proposal from a black city planner.  At a meeting to discuss city zoning policy, Commissioner Louis Klemp denied a proposal from a black city planner, telling her "I don't want you to think I'm picking on you, because, we're part of the master race. You know, you have a gap in your teeth, you're the masters, don't forget that." The comment has sparked wide outrage and condemnation, including calls from Kansas's Governor, city and county officials, and civil rights organizations for Klemp to step down from his position as a county commissioner. Klemp's offensive comment was not the first racially insensitive comment he has made in an official capacity. Klemp's past comments have included advocating for the public celebration of Robert E. Lee, questioning why Martin Luther King Jr. has a national holiday, and lamenting that his great-grandfather would be criticized for owning a slave. With this context, it is impossible to assume his "master race" comment was innocuous. Commissioner Louis Klemp's words have upset, divided, and hurt his community and cast doubt on his ability to be a neutral public servant. Add your name to this petition demand Commissioner Louis Klemp resign from his position immediately. SIGN THE PETITION     Causes, 524 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107 United States  ·  Privacy Policy Don't want to receive emails like this? Unsubscribe now.

 

From: Progressive Impact via Causes

Sent: Monday, November 26, 2018 11:48 PM

Subject: Demand Kansas Commissioner Who Used Term "Master Race" Resign

 

 

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