GOP Commissioner Apologizes For “N*****-Rigging” By Insisting That He “Built Habitat Homes for Colored People.”

It appears that Rep. Don Young has a soul mate in Kansas. Saline County Commissioner Jim Gile, 68, complained in a meeting that the county needed to hire an architect to design local improvements rather than “n*****-rigging it.” It is not clear which is worse the statement or his attempt at an apology.

Gile is serving his first term as a commissioner and was in a debate with Commissioner John Price on repairs to the county’s Road and Bridge Department building. He was recorded by County Clerk Don Merriman. Remarkably, his comment produced laughter though one citizen asked Gile to repeat what he just said. Gile proceeded to offer “Afro-Americanized” as a substitute for “n*****-rigging.”

Gile later said he meant to say “jury-rigged” and “this came out.” He agreed “It was a bad choice of words.”

Gile proceeded later to dig a deeper hole by insisting “I am not a prejudiced person. I have built Habitat homes for colored people.” He also noted that he has a close friend whom he regards as a sister who is black.

Gile has been credited with public service activities in the county. However, at some point, Gile may want to realize that speaking is not a strength for him and that he may want to try silence as a new approach to life.

Source: Salina