Much has been said about Mayor Donna Deegan’s appearance at a pro-Palestine event earlier this week. She stood on the stage with the flag of Palestine and a lectern covered with a keffiyeh that is a kerchief worn by pro-Hamas, anti-Israel terrorists.
Her appearance at this event was posted on social media on the same day as the Holocaust Remembrance Day, and members of the Jacksonville Jewish community, as well as others, were livid.
Deegan made the following statement after receiving backlash:
“It’s disappointing to see partisan actors use people’s rich heritage to divide our community.” (Donna Deegan)
Donna Deegan just doesn’t get it.
She doesn’t understand why people are upset.
She blamed the people who were offended for being offended.
Isn’t that like blaming a victim for being a victim?
Donna Deegan has embarrassed our city many times before; however, this might be the greatest embarrassment of all.
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