Since Rep. Ilhan Omar made her ill-advised remarks regarding some of the policies of the Israeli government, and also regarding the level and manner of support within the American Jewish community for those policies, there's been a not-so-thinly-veiled movement among hard conservatives (I'm looking at you, Liz Cheney) to discredit Rep. Omar by criticizing H. Res. 183.
Unlike Mr. Trump, H. Res. 183 doesn't see "good people on both sides", but rather points out that all forms of prejudice are equally dangerous and unacceptable.
To quote congress.gov, the resolution
... rejects the perpetuation of anti-Semitic stereotypes
in the United States and around the world, and condemns anti-Semitic
acts and statements. The resolution reaffirms support for the mandate of
the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.
Additionally, the resolution rejects attempts to justify hatred or
violent attacks over political frustrations. Law enforcement is
encouraged to avoid conduct that raises the specter of unconstitutional
profiling against anyone because of their race, religion, nationality,
politics, or social group.
This resolution also acknowledges the
harm suffered by Muslims from harassment, discrimination and violence
and condemns anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against all
minorities.
Finally, the resolution condemns death threats received by Jewish and Muslim Members of Congress.
Sounds good to me. But I'm left with one question. Who are the 23 Republicans who voted against it? And why didn't they respond in a way similar to that taken by Rep. Omar herself, as well as by Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Andre Carson?
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