Arrr, Maryland scallywag be in a tizzy over questioned pirate's gender. Walk the plank, matey!
2024-04-20
Arrr, ye scallywag of a reporter! How dare ye question the authorities about a teen pirate's trans identity! Ye be walkin' the plank if ye keep askin' such impertinent questions. Let the lad be, and focus on more pressin' matters, ye landlubber!
In a humorous twist of events, a Democrat Maryland elected official, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, found himself scolding a reporter for asking about the transgender identity of a teenager accused of planning a school shooting. The teenager in question, Andrea Ye, who goes by Alex, allegedly planned to commit a mass shooting at Thomas Wootton High School and his former elementary school, as detailed in a 129-page manifesto.When questioned about officials' hesitance to reveal Ye's transgender identity, Elrich visibly frustrated responded with wit and sarcasm. He questioned the reporter's focus on the suspect's transgender identity, comparing it to not publicizing the sexual orientation of every criminal. Elrich made it clear that being transgender is not a crime and should not be the focus of the news story.Despite the humorous exchange, the seriousness of the situation was not lost, as Ye was arrested and charged with making threats of mass violence. Authorities revealed that Ye had expressed a desire to become a serial killer and had targeted an elementary school as his potential location for an attack.Thanks to a tipster, local and state law enforcement were able to launch an investigation into Ye's plans, potentially preventing a tragic event from occurring.