“We have a responsibility as elected officials to be aware of the impact of our words. Moreover, we must equally be selfless enough to acknowledge if and when we cause pain, apologize and unite people to progress ahead. It is unfortunate and hurtful that Councilman Díaz, Sr. has decided to double down on homophobic rhetoric, not apologize and seemingly convey that he will not listen to the will of the people. Despite working together in the past to benefit our community in the Bronx, I cannot sit by as his words continue to bring pain to so many people across our city. The time has come for Councilman Díaz, Sr. to resign. Words of division have no place in our society and neither does a rejection of acknowledgement of the pain those words or actions may cause. I hope that his upcoming remarks and rally are one to express remorse and regret, rather than to divide us even more.”
EDITOR'S NOTE:
This statement comes from a person who gave Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr. a check for One Thousand Dollars for his City Council Campaign, as a member of TEAM DIAZ.
