Wayne, who grew up in Glendale, Calif., grew into the star of movies including The Alamo," ''The Green Beret," and "True Grit," for which he won an Academy Award, while portraying the gruff, rugged cowboys and brave soldiers who were his stock in trade.
Assemblyman Matthew Harper, R-Huntington Beach, sought to declare Mary 26, 2016, as John Wayne Day to mark the day the actor was born. However, opposing lawmakers quickly railed against the resolution citing racial comments he made throughout his life.
"He had disturbing views towards race," objected Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, leading off a 20-minute debate.
Alejo cited a 1971 interview with Playboy in which Wayne talked disparagingly about blacks.
"I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don't believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people," he told the magazine.
Source: Fox News
Source: Fox News
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"I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don't believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people," he told the magazine.
Hate to say it but, look what Baltimore has become. In 1968, my generation brought peace to they and their families. Look how they have shown appreciant for this. Baltimore is still segregated but the other way around.
I'm history and so are my children. Thanks Baltimore.
"I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don't believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people," he told the magazine.
Well, that's happened with a percentage of them, but I have to agree with this statement, and extend it to any race including whites. I mean, just look at Hillary Clinton.
Doesn't sound racist to me. Sounds like common sense. Nobody should be in leadership positions until they are educated enough to accept the responsibility.
Sounds logical to me!!!
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