Re: Selection of Osvaldo Rios as Padrino Internacional of the Puerto Rican Day Parade<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are disgusted at the selection of convicted domestic abuser Osvaldo Rios as the Padrino Internacional of this year\u2019s Puerto Rican Day parade. The Board of Directors\u2019 decision is unacceptable and should be immediately withdrawn. Domestic violence is a destructive cycle. Lives are destroyed and futures are damaged by this horrendous crime. We simply cannot remain silent on this issue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Padrino Internacional is a position that should highlight the proud achievements of and leadership within the vibrant Puerto Rican community; a serial abuser most certainly does not qualify. The selection of Osvaldo Rios as Padrino Internacional, instead of promoting all that we have to be proud of as Puerto Ricans, unnecessarily tarnishes our culture as a whole. We are fortunate to have a great many Puerto Ricans who have made great and commendable contributions to society. Surely there is a more appropriate and well-deserved individual for this position.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the Board of Directors does not withdraw this honor from Rios, we will boycott the parade and call on all of our fellow elected officials to do the same.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Re: Selection of Osvaldo Rios as Padrino Internacional of the Puerto Rican Day Parade<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are disgusted at the selection of convicted domestic abuser Osvaldo Rios as the Padrino Internacional of this year\u2019s Puerto Rican Day parade. The Board of Directors\u2019 decision is unacceptable and should be immediately withdrawn. Domestic violence is a destructive cycle. Lives are destroyed and futures are damaged by this horrendous crime.<\/p>\n
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