Sevier Co. commissioner says 'queer' running for president is 'ugly'

[George II]

(unbelievable that an elected official in 2019, ANYWHERE in the country, would make this statement)

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) — The woman who stormed out of a Sevier County Commission meeting following comments made by a member of the commission spoke to WVLT News about her reaction on Tuesday. October 22.

Warren Hurst / Source: WVLT News

Commissioner Warren Hurst took the floor on Oct. 21 to speak about the commission's pending vote on becoming a gun sanctuary city.

"It's time we wake up people, it's time, it's past time," Hurst said.

Hurst also voiced his opinions on other topics.

"We got a queer running for president, if that ain't about as ugly as you can get," he said. "Look what we got running for president in the Democratic party. We can go over here to Hoss's jail [Sevier County Sheriff] and get better people out of there than those running for democratic, to be President of the United States."

WVLT News was at the meeting and observed as one woman stood up and replied to Hurst, "Excuse me" she said. "This is not professional. This is [expletive]."

The woman left the meeting.

That woman, Sara Thompson, spoke with WVLT News on Tuesday, October 22. She said, "County commissioners need to remember that when they're elected they need to represent everyone. This should serve as a reminder to all county commissioners to have more respect for each other and their constituents."

https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Fireworks-fly-at-Sevier-County-Commission-meeting--563596251.html

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He's right about one thing, though: "It's time we wake up people, it's time, it's past time". People of Sevier County - WAKE UP!!!

[jberryhill]

1. The "People of Sevier County" are wide awake

They elected him. He represents their views.

[George II]

2. Really sad that we have people in this day and age that feel that way. There's a 3-4 minute video...

...in two sections, in that article. He went on about all sorts of things and bashing "libruls".

[tblue37]

4. Yes, and only one person left. The others mostly applauded. nt

[peggysue2]

3. Yes, this is the State of Tennessee I live in

And Sevier County is just around the corner. The ugly is strong. Don't let Dollywood fool you.

[bullwinkle428]

5. Locals connected with the tourism industry are totally freaking out

over this. Of course, it's all about "We're more than happy to take your dirty queer money!!1!"

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/officials-homophobic-slur-ignites-explosive-reaction-against-tennessee-tourism-hot-spot/ar-AAJaEAu?ocid=ientp

[jberryhill]

7. Obviously they have insufficient electoral influence

And, yes, they are happy to take money from people they hate.

[BeyondGeography]

8. Good; I hope this costs them money...And at least one call to resign

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/group-calls-on-sevier-county-commissioner-to-resign-after-comments-about-gays-white-people/51-02582007-bcfc-4f94-9883-4b92f8248051

Economic punishment would be a great start. Hopefully, this builds.

[not fooled]

6. And what do these fools get

for their unyielding support of pukes?

Factory farms unleashed to go into every part of the state, low rankings in education, low quality of life for many.