Texas’ Bishop Flores Criticizes Planned Parenthood for Anti-Mexican Ethnic Slur

[Michie]

In his statement, Bishop Flores said that “Representative Eddie Lucio III’s statement accurately reflects my sentiments.”


BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The Bishop of Brownsville, Texas has criticized Planned Parenthood and pro-choice political organizations in the state for use of anti-Mexican ethnic slur in its campaign against the reelection of pro-life state Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.

“While not surprised that Planned Parenthood would attack State Senator Eddie Lucio’s pro-life record, I am deeply discouraged that Texas Freedom Network and others would join in this malicious kind of attack, using such derogatory language to disparage him and his family,” Bishop Daniel Flores said in a July 3 statement.

The statement came after the Planned Parenthood Texas Votes PAC and the Texas Freedom Network reportedly used the term “Sucio Lucio” to describe the state senator in a direct mailing campaign.

“‘Sucio’ is an unacceptable word when associated with a Mexican American family name. Maybe they know not what such words mean in South Texas. Now more than ever it is imperative that words be used with care, with an awareness of their impact,” Flores added.

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Texas’ Bishop Flores Criticizes Planned Parenthood for Anti-Mexican Ethnic Slur

 

[thecolorsblend]

Wouldn't it be lovely if bishops could speak up just as loud when Church teachings are openly campaigned against?

 

[Michie]

Wouldn't it be lovely if bishops could speak up just as loud when Church teachings are openly campaigned against?

Yes it would. But the ones that do always seem to be smacked down for it.

 

[dzheremi]

Just because it rhymes doesn't mean it's very smart to use in a campaign.