LETTER TO THE EDITOR / GOVERNOR NORTHAM’S DILEMMA
Roger C. Kostmayer
In recent decades, Virginia’s Democratic Governor Northam has a good racial and civil rights record. But his inexplicable photo in his med school yearbook, when he was 25, with (or as) someone in blackface and another in KKK robes and hood, has ended his effectiveness as the political leader in his state. It makes little difference in the court of public opinion whether or not he was in one of the repugnant disguises that appeared on his yearbook page.
If Governor Northam has the smarts and courage, he could turn his devastating mistake into a redeeming opportunity, and snatch some honor from the jaws of disgrace. The Governor could step down and turn the office over to Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax – a bright young political star who would then become only the second black governor in Virginia’s history.
If Gov. Northam chose this enlightened course, he would become the unselfish public servant who apologized for his 35 year old mistake and did the right thing for his State, his party and for all the minorities who put him in office.
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In a similar vein, Roger C. Kostmayer should do the same as his writing as one-sided and defy logic.
Democrat Gov Northam, please don’t resign. Be a leader and stand up to adversity as per the VA state motto.
Besides I just got the popcorn out of the microwave.
This is enjoyable from the sidelines.
You’re the political and media darling one day; and poof, all is fleeting!
You kids can gloat all you want, but humiliation and hypocrisy are bi-partisan values.
Is this guy, Kostmayer on your payroll??? How bout some other points of view!
No
Hoping someone like you would write one.
Hypocrisy knows no bounds when the shoe’s on the other foot.
Tom … Everyone has a right to participate in the civic process.