'We cannot accept violence as our new norm. We also cannot accept the racism and sexism that underlies and propels so much of this violence.' RepJayapal
"We cannot accept violence as our new norm," said the congresswoman."We also cannot accept the racism and sexism that underlies and propels so much of this violence."Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Thursday shared on social media several racist, misogynist, and violent messages she has received recently, two months after an armed man"From the Big Lie to January 6 to a man with a gun at my door, it is clear how much is at stake.
On Twitter and Instagram, the Washington Democrat, who was born in India and immigrated to the U.S. at 16, said she chose to publicize the messages because"we cannot accept violence as our new norm." "Yeah, hi, Pramila," one caller says in a message."I just wanted to give you a little heads up. Get ready for the worst year of your life. It's gonna be turmoil every day... You're gonna get exactly what you deserve."
Another caller tells Jayapal her"day is coming" before suggesting President Joe Biden is not the elected president of the United States. "As soon as the president's installed, like on November 4 or 5, we're fuckin' coming after all you motherfuckers," he says."You're gonna be scrubbing fuckin' floors for the rest of your life."an article detailing her experience on July 9, when a man who lives just blocks from her in Seattle allegedly walked onto her property and yelled obscenities at the congresswoman, telling her to"go back to India" and saying,"I'm going to kill you.
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