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GOP State Rep Makes 'Jew Me Down' Comment, Laughs It Off: 'I Apologize To The Jews'
- Published_at:2013-04-18
- Category:News & Politics
- Channel:TBGFAT
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- description: While describing a hypothetical situation in which a small business owner might haggle a price with him, Oklahoma state Rep. Dennis Johnson (R-Duncan) used the phrase "Jew me down" and subsequently apologized to "the Jews," claiming he meant no offense. The state House Co-Majority Leader was speaking Wednesday before his colleagues about overturning a law that prevents businesses from selling an item at less than 6% above cost. In support of the overturn, Johnson suggested that as a small business owner himself, he understands that customer service ultimately matters more than price. "[Customers] might try to Jew me down on a price," he said. "That's fine. You know what? That's free market as well." After a colleague handed him a note likely explaining that he used a phrase widely considered to be a derogatory reference to miserly people of the Jewish faith, Johnson claimed he meant no offense. "I apologize to the Jews," he said as the crowd laughed a bit. "They're good small businessmen as well." Speaking later to The Oklahoman, Johnson expanded on his rationale: "It just came out of one of the wrinkles of my brain and it was not something that was intentional," he said. "I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone and I apologize for the folks I did offend. It is a comment that should never be made. I will never do it again."
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