Rantz: Council member blames racism for ‘sexualized’ photo criticism

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Lynnwood City Council member Joshua Binda used a “sexual” social media post to promote his speaking engagement business to minors. It’s objectively inappropriate. Binda, however, doesn’t see it that way. He’s using the controversy to portray himself as the victim of racism. Given Binda’s Space Needle-sized ego and victim mentality, his reaction does make sense.

To promote his new business and thank student supporters, Binda modeled shirtless on Instagram, showing off a “Love Conquers All” tattoo on his arm. Critics said the pose and sultry expression sexualized the photo. It is also posted on Binda’s official councilmember Instagram account, linking to his city council page titled “Councilman Binda.”

In the accompanying text, he thanks student supporters and praises himself in a way only a 23-year-old with an ego competing with Meghan and Harry could muster.

“To all the students I’ve inspired, talked to, helped, coached, or impacted, this “Love Conquers All” tattoo is dedicated to you and my way of remembering you all forever and keeping yall [sic] with me everywhere I go moving forward. As much as I’ve inspired you guys, you all have inspired me. With that being said, I would like to announce that I’ve officially started my own public speaking business [sic] that I will be using to speak to and inspire kids all over the state, country, and eventually world🌎,” Binda wrote.

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