Borgenvik’s statement was an argument about why public places should not be named after people who are now alive.
– I said: “Imagine if he were to be released from prison and murder someone”. I didn’t say it was likely or that he would. You never know what can happen, says Irene Borgenvik (SD), to SVT.
“An unfortunate wording that appeared”
Her painted scenario was met with reactions in the hall, and on Tuesday drew attention to social media, where the clip from the council’s live broadcast was spread – and criticized.
Do you think you could have expressed yourself in a different way?
– Absolutely. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a caring person, that I am kind and caring, and absolutely do not think such thoughts about people. It was an unfortunate wording that emerged.
At the same time, she stands by the statement, at least the principle behind it.
– You shouldn’t name places after living people, we have that policy in the western world, says Irene Borgenvik.
Opposition Council (S) critical: “Elected representatives have a responsibility”
One of those who reacted is Lidingö city’s social democratic opposition council.
– This is a reminder that we as elected officials have a great responsibility for what we say and what we express, and to think better of what Iréne Borgenvik’s speech contained, says Daniel Larson (S).
The matter of changing the name of the square was rejected by the moderate-led board in Lidingö, among other things precisely because they do not see it as appropriate to name places after living people.
