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Scope Rejects Swindon Mayor’s ‘Forced Apology’ For ‘Mongols’ Comment

April 14, 2014

 

Richard Hawkes, the chief executive of the disability charity Scope, said the mayor had “missed the point” after the council demanded he provide an “unreserved” apology.

“Of course he should apologise for using this offensive term. But this isn’t just about political correctness and using the wrong words.

“Disturbingly, he has insinuated that there is something wrong with disabled people having sex with each other.

“This is about deep-seated ignorance towards disabled people and a lack of acceptance that disabled people have sex lives, which can be just as fulfilling – or unfulfilling – as anyone else’s.

 “The mayor’s public apology needs to acknowledge that it is more than just his words that are at fault. And that with his office, comes a responsibility to represent all of his constituents.”

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  1. lisers123's avatar
    April 14, 2014 12:21 pm

    disgusting LITTLE man with a disgusting BIG mouth

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  2. Victor Martin J Hunt (@Methusalada73)'s avatar
    April 14, 2014 12:36 pm

    He is not the first ignorant Mayor to be elected without knowledge & experience of humanity!

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