House Resolution 183: Condemning intolerance, discrimination, and bigotry

Yesterday (Thurs 3/7), the House passed Resolution 183: Condemning intolerance, discrimination, and bigotry

Here is a link to the full text of the resolution:

https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres183/BILLS-116hres183ih.xml

Pasting in just the conclusion:

Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) rejects the perpetuation of anti-Semitic stereotypes in the United States and around the world, including the pernicious myth of dual loyalty and foreign allegiance, especially in the context of support for the United States-Israel alliance;

(2) condemns anti-Semitic acts and statements as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values that define the people of the United States;

(3) reaffirms its support for the mandate of the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism as part of the broader policy priority of fostering international religious freedom and protecting human rights all over the world;

(4) rejects attempts to justify hatred or violent attacks as an acceptable expression of disapproval or frustration over political events in the Middle East or elsewhere;

(5) acknowledges the harm suffered by Muslims and others from the harassment, discrimination, and violence that result from anti-Muslim bigotry;

(6) condemns anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against all minorities as contrary to the values of the United States;

(7) condemns the death threats received by Jewish and Muslim Members of Congress, including in recent weeks;

(8) encourages law enforcement and government officials to avoid conduct that raises the specter of unconstitutional profiling against anyone because of their race, religion, nationality, political, or particular social group, including the assignment of blame or targeting members of an entire religious group for increased suspicion, based on the conduct of a single individual or small group of individuals; and

(9) encourages all public officials to confront the reality of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, and other forms of bigotry, as well as historical struggles against them, to ensure that the United States will live up to the transcendent principles of tolerance, religious freedom, and equal protection as embodied in the Declaration of Independence and the first and 14th amendments to the Constitution.

Does it spell gloom-and-doom, or end up filling a need? 

Other critiques? Anything that seems wrong?

Anything better than expected? 

Rep. Omar responded to the Resolution (below) -- and she voted "Yes".

My take-away: 

I'm holding onto my optimism for a more constructive future in addressing real inequities, and that we can all grow and learn about each other, rather than attack and become defensive.

That said... don't read the comments to Omar's tweet.

https://twitter.com/Ilhan/status/1103804261824114688 

Our nation is having a difficult conversation, but we believe this is great progress.