To: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (CA-12)
Lay Off Ilhan Omar!
An African-American, immigrant, woman, Muslim, progressive newly elected member of Congress Ilhan Omar is being unfairly targeted by a powerful and entrenched group of establishment Democrats simply for exercising her free speech rights and her sworn duty to debate policy issues as a Congressperson. She is NOT an ANTI-SEMITE! She's simply trying to open up debate on US policy towards Israel-Palestine, something that's been extremely difficult given the pro-Israel bias in Congress (no matter who rules there, Trump fan Netanyahu included)! The attacks on Omar are tantamount to a political lynching. This outrage must be stopped and stopped now!
Why is this important?
This is a defining moment for true progressives who believe in justice and fairness for all, no exceptions. Smearing those who try to bring up critical issues of national importance is designed to muzzle and stifle open debate. It's positively unAmerican! Besides, Omar being a hijab-wearing Muslim American is an easy target for Islamophobes (I know, I and my family live this reality on a daily basis) in the guise of "patriotism", "antisemitism", etc. This is a new era in our nation. We shall no longer tolerate such bigotry and will resist it no matter the perpetrators, Trump or Democrats or whoever!