<p>As the Post reports, Allard <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/27/alaska-nazi-license-plate/" target="_blank">defended the Nazi-inspired license plate captured on the now-viral photo as she argued a different perspective on the meaning of the personalized text</a>. In a now-deleted Facebook post, Allard claimed, "If you speak the language fluently, you would know that [is] the English definition of the word. The progressives have put a spin on it and created their own definition."</p><p>Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) made the decision to remove Allard from the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights. His spokesperson Jeff Turne released a statement to address the situation. "The comments made by Ms. Allard regarding the license plate controversy have become a distraction for the Human Rights Commission and its mission to ensure equality and fair treatment of all Alaskans," the statement said.</p><p>Following her removal, Allard <a href="https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/01/26/allard-removed-from-human-rights-commission-over-comments-defending-nazi-terminology/" target="_blank">emailed her response to Alaska Public Media</a>. Insisting that she was attacked, Allard claimed to be in agreement with it being best that she "step aside."</p><p>"I appreciate the opportunity to serve Alaskans both on the Anchorage Assembly and previously on the Human Rights Commission. I unequivocally condemn racism in every form, and support the mission of the commission 100%," she said adding, "In light of recent attacks against me, I feel it is best to step aside, so the commission can focus on its work, and it will allow me more time to focus on my Assembly duties."</p>
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