Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and Boston Mayor Tom Menino, both
Democrats, today jointly announced that they are instituting a Democrat “Party
Loyalty” card, which they advise holders to carry with them at all times. They stated that this development stems from
their growing concern as mayors that many residents of their cities do not hold
the proper “values”. Holders of the wallet
cards will also receive Party Loyalty car and window stickers, all of which,
say the mayors, will help police and other city officials to better appreciate
the civic loyalty of any residents who are stopped for violations or who need
city services. Eligibility will be
determined by such factors as an individual’s record in requesting Democrat
ballots in primary elections and Democrat Party ward committeeman
recommendations. The mayors stressed
that Democrat Party Loyalty cards are certainly not mandatory.
Veteran political observers say this move reflects these
mayors’ growing desire to increase resident awareness of their declared city “Values,”
which recently was evidenced in the Chick-fil-A flap, involving reaction to a
company official’s personal view in support of the traditional definition of
marriage. Meanwhile, a smiling Boston
mayor Menino, taking a short break from another ribbon-cutting ceremony at
another new Boston mosque (link), told reporters that the mosque’s imam’s
personal view that all homosexuals should be immediately stoned to death is part
of the rich cultural heritage of Islam, which, as President Obama has recently
said, has always been a part of the fabric of America. 
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