His colleague, the member for Mesopotamia, “Shyne” Barrow said that in his view,Espat’s use of the term “boy” was both belittling and racial. He says the exchange people immediately started to contact him following the exchange.
Reporter
“Do you think boy is a term of belittlement or it is a term of a racist put down?”
Shyne Barrow, Area Representative, Mesopotamia
“Yes, I believe it is both. I got several texts from people in my constituency outraged and they felt that immediately it was racial, coming from him.”
In his own defense, Area Representative for Cayo South, Julius Espat, said he did not use “boy” in a racial context, and the strong response is part of the Opposition’s agenda.
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Marvin Manzanero
The United Democratic Party came out swinging today in support of Doctor Marvin Manzanero. The party says their position is one of principle and not a political statement. According to Leader of the Opposition Patrick Faber, Doctor Manzanero is a consummate professional who is being unfairly targeted and victimized. The U.D.P. also slammed the government for what they say is a failure to observe the good governance motions they have championed, disregarding for the Public Service Regulations where Doctor Manzanero’s issue is concerned.
Patrick Faber, Leader of the Opposition
“Our position as it relates to what is happening to Dr. Manza is in no way political. Dr. Manzanero is no flag bearing member of the United Democratic Party.