The controversy widened from there.

Hispeople-were-less-woke-back-thenexcuse came off as tone-deaf and dismissive of Lindsay.

On Thursday, Rachael herself let it be known which side of the debate she stands on.

Rachael Kirkconnell with wet hair

Kirkconnell also asked the public to stop excusing or minimizing her past behavior.

“That’s not our place to tell people what they can and can’t be offended about.

That’s wrong, and that’s part of the problem,” she said.

Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James

“…In the end, it’s not a political issue; it’s a humanitarian issue.

It’s how we treat others.”