爱达荷州立法者因允许活动家大卫·佩廷格以棕色面具作证,嘲讽拉丁裔,引发了对种族主义和礼仪的愤怒,而遭到强烈反弹。
Idaho lawmakers face backlash for letting activist David Pettinger testify in brownface, mocking Latinos, sparking outrage over racism and decorum.
爱达荷州立法者因允许保守派活动家大卫·佩廷格在移民法案听证会上以棕色脸作证,同时模仿英语水平差而受到批评。
Idaho lawmakers are under fire for allowing conservative activist David Pettinger to testify in brownface while mimicking poor English proficiency during a hearing on an immigration bill.
这一事件引起了爱达荷、计划生育和男女同性恋、双性恋和变性者权益团体联盟的谴责,被描述为对拉丁美洲人的种族主义嘲弄,违反了立法礼仪。
The incident, which drew condemnation from the ACLU of Idaho, Planned Parenthood, and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, was described as a racist mockery of Latinos and a violation of legislative decorum.
尽管受到代表的干扰和证人的反对,委员会还是允许佩廷格继续他的工作,引发了对种族不敏感、言论自由以及立法机构代表所有选民的义务的辩论。
Despite interruptions from representatives and objections from witnesses, the committee permitted Pettinger to continue his performance, sparking debate over racial insensitivity, free speech, and the legislature’s duty to represent all constituents.