Republican Elisa Chan called homosexuality “so disgusting,” said homosexuals aren’t born gay and that they shouldn’t be allowed to adopt. In her first comments Monday, she said she is entitled to her opinions by the first amendment.
Elisa Chan, a councilwoman for District 9 in San Antonio, Texas, defended comments she made in a recording that was leaked to a newspaper, where she railed against homosexuality.
"The comments from the staff meeting on May 21st were and are my personal opinions and thoughts as guaranteed to me by the 1st amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It is unfortunate that a former member of my D9 Council team betrayed the trust of my staff members and me. I will fight, I will always fight for our freedom of speech, especially in a private setting."
On the recording, she called homosexuality "so disgusting," said homosexuals are not born gay and they shouldn't be allowed to adopt children.
DeAnne Cuellar-Cintron
Chan will be voting on proposed changes to the city's nondiscrimination ordinance that would extend protection to sexual orientation.
