The California General Assembly voted down a proposal 35-20 to make May 26 John Wayne Day in the state.  Lawmakers cited a 1971 interview in Playboy where Wayne voiced racist views while excusing the stealing by whites of Indian lands. Supporters pointed out that other Americans had been honored with a day of recognition despite similar views. BBC: Assemblyman Luis Alejo was among those against the proposal, citing a 1971 interview the actor made with Playboy where he was quoted as saying: "I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don't believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people." Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez also cited the same interview where Wayne defended white Europeans' encroachment on Native American land. "Our so-called stealing of this country from them was just a matter of survival. There were great numbers of people...(Read Full Post)