Readers say Councilwoman Nury Martinez's racist comments to two of her City Council colleagues and a labor leader are inexcusable and make her unfit to lead. (via latimesopinion)
while discussing redistricting are disqualifying. As a Latina, I am ashamed of her remarks. I am appalled. There is no excuse. She is a seasoned politician.
There have been many people in this country who have lost their jobs for such actions. It’s uncalled for, it’s juvenile, and it just goes to show you that those trying to tear down this country include certain politicians. The comments from Martinez are reprehensible and portray a level of insensitivity far below what I would expect from my elective representative. Such comments are an affront to all racial and ethnic groups, including Latinos who do not share her opinions.Dr. Llorens Pembrook, West HillsI am a psychotherapist in Los Angeles who was born and raised in this city. In my training and in my living experience, I have been taught and I believe that every life is precious.
I beg the Mexican American leadership in Los Angeles to pressure her to step down for the sake of our children.Behind closed doors, the person Martinez really is was exposed, as were the shenanigans and backroom politicking of our City Council. Shame on all the members who were at that meeting. I met Martinez once. She was giving assistance to a nonprofit organization that I was involved with at the time. I was happy to learn that she represented the Arleta-Pacoima area and had graduated from San Fernando High School, as I had grown up in San Fernando and was also a proud graduate of the same school. She impressed me as one of the “good guys.”
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