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San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez pulls no punches in calling out anti-abortion activists
After the rancorous public comment session for Tuesday's city council vote on a resolution supporting abortion rights, District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez had choice words for some anti-abortion activists in attendance.
McKee-Rodriguez, one of nine San Antonio council members who supported the resolution, sent his "love and gratitude" to those who shared their personal abortion stories during the marathon session. However, he said he was "disgusted" by the behavior of activists who sought to embarrass and denigrate them.
What follows is a full transcript of the McKee-Rodriguez's comments:
I also want to publicly reprimand those of you who have villainized and antagonized those who came up here today to [give their personal testimony]. None of us are owed these stories, and you are not entitled to anyone else's experiences or pain. They should not have to tell you about their sexual assault or about their health complications or give you any reason why they did or did not get an abortion.
There were also some people with ugly intent who were taking pictures and videos of those who did come up here to share personal stories, with the intent of mocking them and endangering them. That was very unkind and a very harmful action, and I'm hopeful that you will reflect on that and grow up.
There were also some people with ugly intent who were taking pictures and videos of those who did come up here to share personal stories, with the intent of mocking them and endangering them. That was very unkind and a very harmful action, and I'm hopeful that you will reflect on that and grow up.
Read more: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/san-antonio-councilman-jalen-mckee-rodriguez-pulls-no-punches-in-calling-out-anti-abortion-activists-29513443