Here We Go With the BS: Arizona Lawmaker Wants a Holiday for White Folks

February 7th, 2012 - By Brande Victorian

Arizona is such a special state. On Monday, Rep. Richard Miranda spoke on the House floor and proposed an idea for a Latino American day in the state.  After much debate, fellow representative Cecil Ash stepped up to the mic to let Miranda know he agreed with his idea—but when the tables are turned, he wants to make sure white folks get their own holiday too.

“I’m supportive of this proposition. I just want them to assure me that when we do become in the minority you’ll have a day for us,” he said.

After receiving responses that varied from “crazy idea” to “we need something for whites,” Rep. Ash claimed he was just trying to lighten the mood—although he wasn’t joking about the suggestion.

“Yes, I think it was appropriate. It was appropriate for the mood that was in the House and I think that if and when the Caucasian population becomes a minority, they may want to celebrate the accomplishments and the contributions of the Caucasian population the same way,” he said, adding that the accomplishments of great people should be celebrated no matter their ethnic background.

Every so often these idiots come along with this suggestion and luckily it never goes further than the group of fools who bring it up. It would be silly to think that when white people become the technical minority in 2042  they still won’t have the top spot in society, but you can’t deny that thinking white people better live it up until then is a nice thought.

Rep. Ash just needs to let it go, white accomplishments are shoved down are throats every day in history books and on the news. Like they always say when this discussion comes up: Every day is a holiday for white people.

Brande Victorian is a blogger and culture writer in New York City. Follower her on Twitter at @be_vic.

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  • NikkitaMichelle

    They don’t recognize MLK day in the state of Arizona.  Why do they need a day?  I thought every day was white folks day!

    • FromUR2UB

      Ditto.

  • RedButterfly81

    That’s it, I’m never going to Arizona ever again, too racist over there!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003085266535 Courtney Small

    You said it best, while they may be the minority, they still have positions of power, you really think they are going to let those go without a fight?

  • Kashbmaryd

    Az needs a holiday for all the races, because apparently there are no important issues facing their state.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=8633338 Jessica Pharm

    Nothing about republicans surprise me. But I think its important to talk about black history as it relates to a Pan African context: 

    It is discussed at greater detailed here: http://theascensionprinciple.blogspot.com/2012/02/real-talk-black-history-in-pan-african.html