As a writer, it’s not often that you get the chance to report on something as bizarre as a councilman identifying as an Indian woman in order to “shatter that glass ceiling.” But that’s exactly what happened recently in Maryland, and it’s caused quite a stir among leftists.
According to reports, Republican Patrick Armstrong identifies as a “half-Indian, half-white woman” named “Sachhi.” In a Facebook post, Armstrong explained his decision to identify as a woman, saying that he’s “shattering that glass ceiling so that others may follow.”
The move has been met with a mix of ridicule and outrage from those on the left, who argue that Armstrong is appropriating another culture for his own gain. Some have even called for his resignation, claiming that his stunt is disrespectful and offensive to actual Indian women.
Of course, others have come to Armstrong’s defense, arguing that he’s free to identify however he wants, and that his stunt is a clever way to call attention to the ways in which the left’s identity politics can be taken to absurd extremes.
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, it’s clear that Armstrong’s decision to identify as an Indian woman is yet another flashpoint in the ongoing culture wars that continue to divide our country. Whether you find it funny, offensive, or just plain bizarre, one thing is certain: this story is likely to be a talking point for some time to come.
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