Ilhan Omar demonstrated once again her commitment to humane, progressive politics in the face of virulent hatred
Photo: Scott Heins/Getty Images Democratic representative Ilhan Omar has responded to threats against her life with calls for restorative justice and healing — demonstrating once again her commitment to humane, progressive politics in the face of virulent hatred.
As one of the first Muslim women ever elected to Congress and a staunch progressive, Omar has been the object of hateful and xenophobic political messaging ever since she assumed her office at the start of 2017. In July, for instance, Omar was one of four freshman representatives, all women of color, singled out by President Trump to “go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came.
“[W]ho are we as a nation if we respond to threats of political retribution with retribution ourselves?…. A punitive approach to criminal justice will not stop criminals like Mr. Carlineo from committing a crime again or prevent others from committing similar acts. Only restorative justice can do that. He should understand the consequences of his actions, be given the opportunity to make amends and seek redemption.
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