Fifty-three House Republicans have written President Barack Obama asking him to remove "safe schools czar" Kevin Jennings from that position.
The lawmakers accused Jennings of "pushing a pro-homosexual agenda" and said that Jennings's past writings exhibit a record that makes him unfit for the position.
"We respectfully request that you remove Kevin Jennings, the Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, from your Administration," the Republicans wrote. "It is clear that Mr. Jennings lacks the appropriate qualifications and ethical standards to serve in this capacity."
Jennings has come under scrutiny from conservative personalities like talk show host Sean Hannity for his handling of an alleged incident involving underage sex, as well as Jennings's own reported personal history with drugs and alcohol — charges the GOP members echoed.
The letter was primarily assembled by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), and was joined by 52 Republican colleagues, including two members of leadership: House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (Ind.) and House Republican Conference Vice Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.).
Jennings, who founded the Gay and Lesbian Independent School Teacher Network (GLISTeN), was appointed by Obama to head the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, a position Jennings assumed in July.
"Kevin Jennings cannot gain the approval of parents who want their children safe and their schools drug free," the Republican congressmen said. "You should replace him with someone who has a record of educating children in a safe and moral environment."
The Jennings controversy follows the Sept. 6 resignation of Green Jobs Czar Van Jones and the long-blocked nomination of Cass Sunstein as regulatory czar.
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The guy is incompetent or a child molester clearly he must step down .
ReplyDeleteWhat makes him incompetent or a child molester? I see neither accusation in this post.
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ReplyDeleteHe's gay. That's why they have a problem with him. "Pushing a pro-homosexual agenda" basically means that he's not going to go back in the closet and hide who he is. The only incompetence in this situation lies with the anti-gay bigots.
And what doe our one and only Frankie K. have to say, or is he still waiting to get orders from Pelosi on how to respond about this outrageous situation.
ReplyDeleteA safe schools 'czar' is exactly that ..protecting children from assault.
ReplyDeleteHe failed to report an incident of child sexual abuse when mandated by the state. He broke the law and failed the child that trusted him as an educator to do the right thing and protect this child.
Advocating gay/lesbian teachers in a school filled with potential prey is unconscionable.
A safe schools czar must exeplify and encourage ethical behavior.
Jennings lacks any ethics and is a disgraced educator that puts all children at risk.
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ReplyDeleteDo your homework. The guy is excusing child molestation. He actively wanted the molestation to continue.
If he were a conservative, he would be in jail. Since he is homosexual, and most probably a child molester as well, just like George Stephanopolous, it will all be ignored by the MSM. Don't beleive me about George?
Here it is....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYaZVZKBhW4
Now tellme the Steph is NOT excusing Kevin Jennings, how can he cover for Jennings, if he's NOT "pitching" for the NAMBLA team?
Bring God back to our schools.
ReplyDeleteYou people just love to get on your moral high horse and tell the world to live according to your rules. If he failed to report a sexual assault of a minor, why was he not charged? I'm just looking for facts from homophobic conservatives.
ReplyDeleteThe Redumblicans should fire themselves.
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