Progressives Silence Dispute Betwixt Justice Horn & Black Legislators Over Conversion Therapy

Posted so that our readers have a better understanding of Kansas City politics. 

No . . . The Black community isn't a monolith . . . In fact, there isn't any racial or ethnic group wherein all members think the same way. 

About 10 paragraphs down . . . The Pitch references statements by Horn that seem to call out African-American legislators. 

What's interesting is that NOBODY will acknowledge this difference of opinion because it contradicts the narrative of urban politics. 

To get even deeper down in the weeds . . . This isn't even a Freedom, Inc. block on progressive issues given that one of their affiliates voted in favor of the ban. 

Politics in Kansas City's African-American community are a unique tapestry and, for those who really care about local Democracy, the viewpoints of our neighbors are worth considering outside of a few wedge issues.

Here's the giveaway quote . . .

"Horn believes dissent by Black legislators in general comes from a deep-rooted religious belief and culture in the community that influences them to suppress support for new ordinances that would ordinarily align with their political leaning. The greatest fear amongst the opposition, according to Horn, is that the county ordinance includes explicit enforcement procedures to punish people caught practicing conversion therapy."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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