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geardaddy

(24,926 posts) Wed Jun 4, 2014, 03:02 PM Jun 2014

Wonkette: Texas School Board Lady Sorry She Got Caught Screaming About Muslim Getting Elected

http://wonkette.com/550498/texas-school-board-lady-sorry-she-got-caught-screaming-about-muslim-getting-elected?utm_source=crowdignite.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=crowdignite.com

It’s getting to where there is just no freedom at all anymore. Look at poor Jo Lynn Haussmann, a recently elected member of the school board in Keller, Texas, who was only trying to emphasize the importance of voting last week when she posted this important message on her FacePlace account:

“Do you realize because SO FEW voters took the time and responsibility to VOTE in the municipal elections – YOU NOW HAVE A ‘MUSLIM’ on the City Council!!! What A SHAME!!!!”

See, that is just Voter Education. But since a teevee station aired a screengrab of the now-deleted comment, Haussmann has apologized for it, although it’s not yet clear whether she’ll be held accountable for her crimes against punctuation.

Haussmann’s campaign website emphasizes that “It is imperative to have Christian Conservatives who are fiscally responsible on our school board!” We aren’t sure whether freaking out about a Muslim on the City Council is supposed to be “Christian” or “fiscally responsible” — probably the latter, since all those fancy Muslim footbaths cost a lot to install.

In her very, very sincere apology, which she meant sincerely, she explained that she only made the screamy multiple-exclamation-point post because other people were worried about the heathen Musselman:

I am sorry for the hurt that I have caused. Several people had complained to me about the changes in the council make up and my statement was in relation to that.

So basically, that public freakout was just constituent service.

But now she’s really sorry, and even spoke to the new city councilman, Shahid Shati, on the phone, and will apologize in person when they meet.

More at link.

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Wonkette: Texas School Board Lady Sorry She Got Caught Screaming About Muslim Getting Elected (Original Post) geardaddy Jun 2014 OP

Ms. Haussmann should resign from the schoolboard. Here is Shahid Shafi, M.D. response to her. Sunlei Jun 2014 #1

that is a very classy response Skittles Jun 2014 #2

Excellent. n/t Jefferson23 Jun 2014 #5

Genuine class. n/t geardaddy Jun 2014 #6

And she's ONLY sorry that she got caught. That much is obvious. marmar Jun 2014 #3

+1 hamsterjill Jun 2014 #4

Sunlei

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1. Ms. Haussmann should resign from the schoolboard. Here is Shahid Shafi, M.D. response to her.

Reply to geardaddy (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 03:15 PM

Jun 2014

Shahid Shafi, M.D.
I first became aware of Ms. Haussmann’s anti-Muslim statements soon after they were made in May 2014. However, I do not pay much attention to such comments, as they are not a true reflection of this great society.

The pilgrims came to the New World to escape religious persecution. After living in this country for over two decades, I continue to believe that the United States of America remains a beacon of hope for people all around the world who are persecuted for their race, religion, or ethnicity.

I was born in India and raised in Pakistan. I left my hometown for the United States on July 4th, 1990. Now we celebrate our Nation’s independence for a second reason – it marks the beginning of a personal journey that has enabled me to achieve my American Dream.

Southlake has been home to our family for almost a decade now. We were welcomed with open arms, and we have never felt otherwise. I was elected by the citizens of our great city based on merit and substance. I am humbled and honored by their support.

I believe that an opportunity to serve on our all-volunteer council is the best way for me to give back to the country and the community that has given so much to us. We are proud to live in a society where a person is judged by the “content of their character.”

Ms. Haussmann’s comments are unfortunate, and she called me today to apologize. However, it’s up to the citizens of Keller ISD to decide their response.

I look forward to serving the citizens of Southlake with honesty and integrity.

Shahid

Shahid Shafi, M.D