Texas Republican tells Hispanic kids to ‘do something useful’ so they ‘don’t have to live off others

A Republican Texas city councilman gave some excruciatingly tone-deaf advice to a group of Hispanic students who were visiting the council chambers on Thursday.

The Austin Statesman said on Friday that Council Member Don Zimmerman told the group of minority students to pull themselves up by their bootstraps so they don’t end up being burdens on the state.

“I’d ask for everyone here, including the children, when you grow up, I want to ask you to pledge to finish school, learn a trade, a skilled trade, get a college education, start a business, do something useful and produce something in your society so you don’t have to live off others,” Zimmerman said, causing the room to erupt in boos.

His remarks came just after Council Member Sheri Gallo encouraged the kids — many of whom were there with their parents and families — to get involved with their communities and make sure to register to vote when they turn 18.

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Zimmerman released a statement by way of apology that accused minority voters of soaking up more city resources than they’re entitled to.

“On behalf of those non-subsidized taxpayers being forced out of our city by legions of special interests, I apologize for the greed and selfishness of those willing to expand city government force, through the ‘political process’ to maintain and increase their own subsidies at the unaffordable expense of others,” the Republican said.

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[font color=330099]Yes, he is an asshole.[/font]