Rep. Harshburger’s Demeaning Comments Require an Apology

The following statement is from Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr.

During a recent podcast interview with FAME Ministries, Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger referred to Texas Congressman Al Green using a racial slur, suggested that the cane he uses to provide stability when he walks is a "prop" that might contain a weapon, and referred to members of the LGBTQ community as "fairies."

FAME Ministries claims to be a Christian organization working to bring positive, moral, and ethical change to our media culture. There is absolutely nothing positive, moral, ethical, or Christian about mocking and demeaning anyone based on their race, use of mobility aids, or sexual orientation.

Representative Green is a distinguished member of Congress who has spent his career fighting for working people, especially our veterans. If Congresswoman Harshbarger truly wants to bring people into the love of Christ, as she said on the podcast, she should apologize for her comments and emulate Al Green's example of selfless service to his constituents and our country.

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