La Mesa, CA councilwoman retracts support for ”lewd and lascivious” San Diego Gay Pride Parade, public reacts
”Her letter was just disappointing. The words she was using were disappointing coming from an elected official in the year 2009.”
Ron deHarte, organizer of the San Diego Gay Pride Parade, remarking on La Mesa Councilwoman Ruth Sterling and her written request to rescind her Letter of Recognition for the parade. Her action caused some controversy and several speakers spoke at a the Council’s public meeting week. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
”Never having seen one of your parades/celebrations, I was shocked and shaken to my core to learn of the lewd and lascivious behaviour and unconscionable activities portrayed.”
Portion of a June letter from Ruth Sterling, a Councilwoman from La Mesa California, who retracted her Letter of Recognition which she had earlier sent to the San Diego Gay Pride Parade this year. (Christian Examiner)
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