Boston, MA – A Massachusetts state lawmaker apologized on Thursday for a remark comparing a Republican proposal that would require lobbyists to wear ID badges to the Nazi tattooing of Jews during the Holocaust.
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John Binienda, a Democrat from Worcester, told the State House News Service on Wednesday that the plan for lobbyists to wear visible identification badges to seek access to House members or staff, was “revolting,” and compared it to Adolf Hitler having Jewish people tattooed in concentration camps.
The lawmaker, chairman of the Massachusetts House Rules Committee, recanted after his comments sparked outrage.
“Yesterday, I made an inappropriate analogy regarding a proposed change to the House Rules,” Binienda said in a statement. “No comparison can be made between the Nazi regime and a rules proposal made by members in good faith.”
the only reason he’s so angry is because he knows this id will hinder the virtual bribery of politicians by lobbyists. he’s already missing the money and gifts.