Georgia official apologizes
August 20th, 2008From NBC Augusta News in Augusta, Georgia:
A county commissioner in Georgia has apologized for remarks he made n a public meeting this week challenging the rights of people with intellectual disabilities to live in the community.
Corey Johnson said he wanted to extend a “heartfelt apology” over the remarks, which were criticized as being biased against people with intellectual disabilities.
“I certainly did not intend to offend or discriminate against any segment of this community,” Johnson said in a letter released to the press. “I have genuine concerns for all of the residents … I only realized later how offensive some of my remarks may have appeared, and I hope this situation can be mended to everyone’s satisfaction.”
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