Christie says he was damn right in Reaction to Question About Kids’ Schooling

New Jersey Gov Chris Christie said he was “damn right”, to speak curtly to a questioner who asked him about his kids’ schooling, arguing that he’s “huggable and lovable” but family decisions are a private matter. In an interview a week ago, a woman in the audience named “Gail”, asked why Christie thought it’s fair to cut funding for public schools when he sends his own children to private school. Christie responded at the time that it was “none of your business” where he sends his kids for their education.

By Sunday, Christie said he was okay with his response.

“You know why? Because this is who I am and the public knows they get it straight from me. And so what I said to her was, don’t question my wife and my parenting decisions. That’s the most personal thing that you can say to someone,” Christie said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

Christie said he was very blunt and direct, but so was Gail.

“You’ll get her tone and her demeanor in that question … She’s questioning my ability as a public office holder to make decisions about every child in New Jersey in their public education because my children go to parochial school? I went to public schools in New Jersey. I’m a product of public schools. And so, you know what, absolutely, I wish more people in public life would respond just that way,” Christie said.

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The Republican governor told Gail that he chose to send his kids to private school because he wanted them to get a religious education. And on Sunday, he said parenting decisions are personal, and he’s right.

“It’s not costing anybody anything for me to send my kids to parochial school and you know what? At the end of the day I think every parent should have the right to decide that most important decision how their child should be educated,” he said.

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But, Christie added, if people are offended by his style, he’s sorry for their reaction. He further stated, he’s a lovable guy, honest, and outspoken.