YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona politician is apologizing for making disparaging remarks about gays in the military.
Mayor Al Krieger of Yuma told The Associated Press on Friday that he must respect people's "lifestyle choices" no matter how much they conflict with his personal beliefs.
Krieger has been criticized for remarks he made opposing a repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" law prohibiting gays from serving openly in the armed forces. Speaking at a Memorial Day ceremony, Krieger said: "I cannot believe a bunch of lacy-drawered, limp-wristed people could do what those men have done in the past."
The remarks were made nearly two weeks ago, but they didn't get much attention until they were picked up by Yuma television station KYMA in a story broadcast Wednesday.
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KYMA report: http://tinyurl.com/25yjoop
