Tancredo’s Remarks Cross the “Line” in Insulting Texas Rio Grande Valley Residents (Latina Lista)

There’s something inherently wrong when an elected government official insults fellow citizens, regardless of his stand on any issue.

By virtue of his political office and power, an elected official should exercise diplomacy when speaking in public.

Yet, time and time again, we’ve seen politicians in states like Arizona, Oklahoma and Colorado clearly illustrate their disdain for people who disagree with them over the illegal immigration issue.”*

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