Posted by
Katy Grimes on Monday, August 11, 2008 4:09:35 PM
read this disturbing story courtesy of the Capitol Resource Institute:
Displaying shocking contempt for the people she was elected to serve, last week Democrat Senator Pat Wiggins hurled profanity at a pastor during his committee hearing testimony.
Pastor Robert Jones of Oak Park United Methodist Church was attending an informational hearing on California cutting global warming emissions when the verbal assault occurred.
During his testimony, Jones pointed out that when government imposes mandates and taxes to combat global warming, it hurts the poor and most vulnerable in our communities. Less than two minutes into his testimony, Senator Wiggins interrupted by exclaiming, "Excuse me, but I think your arguments are bull----."
Stunned by such vulgar language and indecorous behavior, Pastor Jones had no response.
In the video Senator Wiggins is heard but not seen. Immediately after Senator Wiggins's attack, chairwoman Senator Christine Kehoe jumps in to cover for her colleague's crass behavior.
Video of the disturbing and vile attack is available on YouTube
"This type of behavior from an elected official is simply unacceptable," stated Karen England, executive director for Capitol Resource Institute. "But this is the attitude that many in the majority party have towards the 'little people' who come to Sacramento to participate in the legislative process. Even when our staff is belittled publicly by arrogant lawmakers, we have never been cursed at; this is beyond the pale."
"The legislative process is supposed to encourage citizen involvement and input," stated Meredith Turney, legislative liaison for Capitol Resource Institute. "Treating citizens with such disdain-by crudely attacking them for sharing their opinion-will enforce the public belief that many elected officials are elitists who could care less about their constituents."
"Who does Senator Wiggins serve?" asked LaTanya Wright, Capitol Resource Institute staff member. "Her despicable behavior shows her contempt for her employers-the people of California! Senator Wiggins should be ashamed of her outrageous outburst and we demand a public apology to Pastor Jones. This was a public attack and it deserves a public apology."
Call Senator Wiggins and tell her to publicly apologize to Pastor Robert Jones and the people of California: (916) 651-4002.
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Very disturbing behavior from a "professional" politician. Call her office and share a few of your own adjectives with her.