Doctors on Facebook preach 'holocaust' against Dilma's voters.
The "Medical Dignity" community, which has nearly 100 members who identify as doctors or medical students, advocates for "chemical castration" of PT voters: "70% of votes for Dilma in the Northeast! Doctors from the Northeast, cause a holocaust there! We have to change this reality!", posted one user; The Federal Council of Medicine (CFM), based in Brasília, stated that it is "against any comment or action that denotes a prejudiced attitude".
247 – The Facebook page "Dignidade Médica" (Medical Dignity), which has nearly 100 users who identify themselves as professionals in the Brazilian medical field, has a collection of controversial posts against voters of President Dilma Rousseff.
According to a report by IGSome internet users are proposing "chemical castration" against people from the Northeast of Brazil, as well as professionals with lower hierarchical levels, such as receptionists and nurses.
Another user says: "70% of votes for Dilma in the Northeast! Doctors from the Northeast, cause a holocaust there! We have to change this reality!"
When questioned, the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM), based in Brasília, stated that it is "against any comment or action that denotes a prejudiced attitude."
Read the full text of the CFM statement below:
"The Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) opposes any comment or action that denotes a prejudiced attitude practiced by any person due to aspects such as ethnicity, geographic origin, gender, religion, social class, education, sexual orientation, or ideological position, among others. This understanding represents the perception of the Brazilian medical community."
According to the Authority, Brazil is a democratic country where all citizens should and can express their opinions, including political ones. However, this expression must be guided by ethical behavior and respect for the law. Cases that exceed these limits should be investigated by the competent authorities.