While I too share State Senator Diaz and Assemblyman Peralta's concern, I must make public that the timing of the open letter to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton over the resignation of Patti Solis Doyle as campaign manager is not only suspect, but devoid of intellectual honesty.
As a resident of the Empire State and as a Democratic Party activist, I am concerned that the issues brought forth in the open letter fail to pass the smell test. If fairness is to be the standard, then we must first acknowledge Senator Clinton's commitment to the Latino community, especially women. We should all admire, support and celebrate the fact that of all Democratic candidates for President, only Senator Clinton demonstrated the foresight to name a Latina to the highest post in her bid for the presidency. Furthermore, Senator Clinton not only hired Patti Solis Doyle, but several other Latinas/os to work on her national campaign. Moreover, Senator Clinton previously made history by placing several Latinas/os in key positions within her New York District and Washington, DC Senate staff.
Now, let's turn our attention to New York State. Why aren't Senator Diaz or Assemblyman Peralta challenging and questioning our New York State Democratic Committee who has NO Latinas/os serving as co-chairs, NO Latina/o political strategies to engage the growing pockets of Latino communities springing up throughout the Empire State, and NO Latinas/os at the "think table." Where are the open letters from State Senator Diaz or Assemblyman Peralta regarding this lack of inclusion?
As a proud Latino, I will never hesitate to stand up to injustice and the lack of inclusion. However, I do not see the benefit of attacking one of the handful of non-Latino elected officials in our state who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our community – not just in words, but in action.
If these gentlemen are seeking to score cheap political points, I suggest that they get their own house in order first. You want my concurrence then turn your attention to the Federal Government, New York State Democratic Committee, and New York State Senate and Assembly. You want my respect then diversify your committees and Albany staff.
To put it bluntly, Jesus said, "but why are you looking at the speck in the eye of your brother, but you do not perceive the log in your own eye?" No matter how this election season concludes, Hillary Clinton will go down in history as a courageous friend to all Latinas/os across the United States. We should be good enough to be at least half as loyal as she has been to us.
Sincerely,
CRJ
Alternate Delegate
7th Congressional District – The Bronx
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for President
Dear Azi:
While I too share State Senator Diaz and Assemblyman Peralta's concern, I must make public that the timing of the open letter to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton over the resignation of Patti Solis Doyle as campaign manager is not only suspect, but devoid of intellectual honesty.
As a resident of the Empire State and as a Democratic Party activist, I am concerned that the issues brought forth in the open letter fail to pass the smell test. If fairness is to be the standard, then we must first acknowledge Senator Clinton's commitment to the Latino community, especially women. We should all admire, support and celebrate the fact that of all Democratic candidates for President, only Senator Clinton demonstrated the foresight to name a Latina to the highest post in her bid for the presidency. Furthermore, Senator Clinton not only hired Patti Solis Doyle, but several other Latinas/os to work on her national campaign. Moreover, Senator Clinton previously made history by placing several Latinas/os in key positions within her New York District and Washington, DC Senate staff.
Now, let's turn our attention to New York State. Why aren't Senator Diaz or Assemblyman Peralta challenging and questioning our New York State Democratic Committee who has NO Latinas/os serving as co-chairs, NO Latina/o political strategies to engage the growing pockets of Latino communities springing up throughout the Empire State, and NO Latinas/os at the "think table." Where are the open letters from State Senator Diaz or Assemblyman Peralta regarding this lack of inclusion?
As a proud Latino, I will never hesitate to stand up to injustice and the lack of inclusion. However, I do not see the benefit of attacking one of the handful of non-Latino elected officials in our state who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our community – not just in words, but in action.
If these gentlemen are seeking to score cheap political points, I suggest that they get their own house in order first. You want my concurrence then turn your attention to the Federal Government, New York State Democratic Committee, and New York State Senate and Assembly. You want my respect then diversify your committees and Albany staff.
To put it bluntly, Jesus said, "but why are you looking at the speck in the eye of your brother, but you do not perceive the log in your own eye?" No matter how this election season concludes, Hillary Clinton will go down in history as a courageous friend to all Latinas/os across the United States. We should be good enough to be at least half as loyal as she has been to us.
Sincerely,
CRJ
Alternate Delegate
7th Congressional District – The Bronx
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for President