Tom Watson said Wednesday his resignation from the Kansas City Country Club to protest its discriminatory membership policies has resulted in positive reaction.
Watson`s resignation prompted the club to change its mind about the membership application of Henry Bloch.
”I think that`s a very positive step,” Watson said of Bloch`s acceptance as the first Jewish member of the 94-year-old club. ”I`ve gotten letters from all over the country and the world from people coming to Kansas City. It`s been heartwarming.
”I hope there`s been a significant change,” he said. ”I think there has. . . . I hope this has made Kansas City re-evaluate its prejudices and look at what they are inside.”
But Watson said he does not think this is the time to reconsider his position about the club.
”It`s not an important decision to make now,” he said.
