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1. A Plea to @IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib (cc: @AOC)
Some of the opposition to @IlhanMN's remarks is purely partisan, but please don't think that is all there is to it. I am not a Democrat but count me among those who sincerely wish you success when you set out to do good.
Some of the opposition to @IlhanMN's remarks is purely partisan, but please don't think that is all there is to it. I am not a Democrat but count me among those who sincerely wish you success when you set out to do good.
2. And the two of you, @IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib, have a unique opportunity to do a lot of good at home and abroad. I wish you good luck.
That said, you will not be able to do a lot of good if you dismiss all criticism out of hand.
That said, you will not be able to do a lot of good if you dismiss all criticism out of hand.
3. @IlhanMN's remark about 9/11 was indeed quite offensive to many, myself included. It wouldn't be the worst thing for you to try to understand others' perspective on this. See my explanation:
4/x. My reaction to @Ilhan's remark was not a reflexive knee-jerk. I oppose bigotry on all sides. Here's an example:
Also, it would be a mistake to hide behind gender, ethnicity, and refugee status after making a trivializing reference to 9/11. Impugning honest and fair Americans' (the overwhelming majority) intentions would only compound the original mistake. 1/
Just be aware that Charlie Sheen (a white, male, Hollywood actor) was pilloried when he made a disparaging reference to 9/11 years after the event. 9/11 is up, close, and personal to millions upon millions of Americans of all political stripes. And yes, WE WILL NEVER FORGET. 2/2
