Is That Joe Holding Up An Aborted Chicken Babies Dressed In Drag?

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   Sharlee01posted 4 weeks ago

   
   
   
   "A local New Jersey Democrat is facing calls to resign from her post after she shared a meme on social media mocking Easter with references to drag and abortion.
   
   "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship," said the meme shared by Glen Rock Borough Councilwoman Paula Gilligan on Instagram last week.
   
   Gilligan faced immediate backlash from members of the community, especially Christians, who demanded she apologize and step down from Glen Rock's all-Democrat, all-female council. Some are even planning to protest her actions at the borough's next council meeting on Wednesday night."
   
   "Gilligan later apologized in a statement released on social media and on the council's website, claiming her posting of the meme was intended to express her views on abortion and trans issues, but notably made no mention of Easter.
   
   "It has come to my attention that there are constituents in Glen Rock that have concerns with a meme on my personal Instagram story. The meme takes aim at the absurdity of ‘personhood’ laws," Gilligan wrote, referencing various current and proposed laws in states around the country dictating that fetuses have the same legal rights as a person already born.
   
   "It is my personal opinion that people have the right to control their bodies and their lives. My personal Instagram does not constitute the official views, opinions or beliefs of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Glen Rock. To those who feel it mocks your holiday traditions, that was not my intention. Wishing all who celebrate a peaceful, joyous holiday," she added."
   
   From where I stand, she absolutely has the right to express her opinions. Yet, I can't help but find her remark somewhat trivial. It's disheartening to see a cherished tradition, enjoyed by children for generations, being undermined by associating it with the term "worship" in relation to Easter eggs. Additionally, labeling the act of painting eggs as "painted in drag" is not only derogatory but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes about gender identity and expression. It's worth questioning whether this woman is inadvertently insulting those who dress in drag. Perhaps a glance at the book "Democrats Who Not To Insult For Dummies" wouldn't go amiss.
   
   Nevertheless, I find it enlightening; it sheds true light on the mindset of this individual.
   
   So, any thoughts?

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