Haley Blasted for Calling Rape Crisis Centers 'Special Interests'
S.C. Democrats and victims' advocates outraged; apology demanded.
Editor's Note: Although the veto concerning sexual assault and rape crisis centers was referred to as "domestic violence" by Gov. Haley, the funding at issue was for the 15 sexual assault centers across the state. Domestic violence agencies are funded elsewhere. S.C. Democrats and victims advocates are demanding an apology from Gov. Nikki Haley after the first-term governor posted a comment on her Facebook page referring to the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault as “special interests.” Shortly after the House unanimously overrode Haley’s Veto 51, which cut funding to rape crisis centers throughout the state, she said: “veto of SC Coalition of Domestic Violence $453,680. Special interests made their way …
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Robert Kelly
9:11 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Just a note to mention that despite our governor's attitude, the local law enforcement people seem to be quite responsive. Many years ago I called Richland County Sheriff's office about a domestic beating down the street, and they were very responsive, even telling us we could press charges for threats made against us when my wife and I intervened. Recently Lexington County Sheriff's department … more ›