I sent this letter to my Congressman. I am deeply disappointed that you voted for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. First, the premise of the bill is a trap for Republicans. The Left has been arguing for a year that President Trump's use of the term "China Virus" incited hate crimes against Asians. By voting for this bill you are accepting the premise that ties Trump (and through him, all Republicans, including you) to anti-Asian hate crimes. This despite the fact that some of the most high profile anti-Asian hate crimes have been committed by blacks in large cities. This is not a traditionally Republican constituency.
Another misguided "hate crimes" bill
Another misguided "hate crimes" bill
Another misguided "hate crimes" bill
I sent this letter to my Congressman. I am deeply disappointed that you voted for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. First, the premise of the bill is a trap for Republicans. The Left has been arguing for a year that President Trump's use of the term "China Virus" incited hate crimes against Asians. By voting for this bill you are accepting the premise that ties Trump (and through him, all Republicans, including you) to anti-Asian hate crimes. This despite the fact that some of the most high profile anti-Asian hate crimes have been committed by blacks in large cities. This is not a traditionally Republican constituency.