Apparently, Dan Severson (R) dislikes Mexican Americans so much that he voted against a bill that would provide a memorial plaque recognizing Mexican American veterans and ALL other veterans.
Well, perhaps it was going to cost to much for the taxpayer? As you know, Mr. Severson is ALL ABOUT "fiscal responsibility".
Oops, it seems as though a private foundation (AMVETS-Mexican American Post 5) would pick up the entire cost of the plaque.
Well, perhaps it was going to cost to much for the taxpayer? As you know, Mr. Severson is ALL ABOUT "fiscal responsibility".
Oops, it seems as though a private foundation (AMVETS-Mexican American Post 5) would pick up the entire cost of the plaque.
The Bill:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1. PLAQUE HONORING MEXICAN-AMERICAN VETERANS.
A memorial plaque may be placed in the court of honor on the Capitol grounds to
recognize the valiant service of all Mexican-American veterans and veterans of all other nationalities, ethnic groups, and subgroups who have honorably and bravely served in the United States armed forces, during both peacetime and war, since the founding of this great nation. The plaque must be furnished by the AMVETS-Mexican American Post 5 and must be approved by the commissioner of veterans affairs and the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board.
EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
So, what was the ever so eloquent reason to vote against this plaque?
"Even if it honors all veterans, it is still sponsored by just one minority group"
Mr. Severson, are you also opposed to the existence of the memorial to women veterans that already exists?
