Teacher Refuses To Accept Award From Paul Ryan

Al Levie, a Wisconsin teacher, said that, because of Paul Ryan’s politics, he couldn’t accept an award from him “in good conscience.”

The high school social studies teacher was one of three recipients of a Martin Luther King Jr. humanitarian award during a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader. Ryan, who represents the district, attended the ceremony and presented congressional recognitions to each award winner, Dead State reports…

Kenosha News reports, “After Ryan spoke, Levie criticized the congressman’s policies before being walked off the stage. Levie had earlier stated that he would like to see collective bargaining restored in Wisconsin, fair immigration reform and a fair tax system among other suggestions.”

Ryan is seen in the video ready to hand the award to Levie, who turns to speak to the audience. He said, “I can’t in good conscience accept this award, as a humanitarian, Paul Ryan stands for everything I don’t believe in.”

By: William

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