The poor word choices, which resulted from the passion expressed by some, diverted the attention away from the legitimate concerns of the more
than 500 hardworking mental - health workers, correctional officers, caregivers for developmentally - disabled individuals, administrative personnel and others who attended the
rally to call for
substantive dialogue with the governor about the direction we need to take the Empire State so that it serves all its citizens well, especially the most vulnerable among us.»