What I don't get - This woman's parents were welcomed into the US as immigrants and allowed all the freedoms that citizenship allows. While here, they worked hard and both became doctors. Their daughter was raised in privilege in America and went to college and then to an expensive law school and became a lawyer. She enjoyed much success in America. She married another Indian man and has two children. She has lived a charmed life in the majority white country of America so far. So where's her beef?
At age 43, she decides to run for Democratic office against the incumbent who has held office for 22 years. This incumbent is also a woman, also an attorney, but white. The other woman kept her seat by a 2-1 margin over Saira Rao.
Here are some quotes from Ms. Roa from BALLOTPEDIA:
"A child of Indian immigrants, Saira is a product of the American Dream. Congress must ensure fair treatment of all who come here, protection for political refugees, and a path to citizenship for Dreamers and their families."
'My whole life I have benefitted from class privilege. Both of my parents were doctors, which set me up for success in nearly every aspect of my life. I have been given access to the greatest education this country has to offer. I did nothing to earn this – I simply was born to parents who were able to send me to terrific schools. This the dictionary definition of privilege. Everyone, regardless of race, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, and ability to pay, should have access to the kind of education I’ve received."
So, she is blaming white people for what? For allowing her to have all this success? I don't get it. Go back to India if you don't like America. And be grateful or GTFO.
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What I don't get - This woman's parents were welcomed into the US as immigrants and allowed all the freedoms that citizenship allows. While here, they worked hard and both became doctors. Their daughter was raised in privilege in America and went to college and then to an expensive law school and became a lawyer. She enjoyed much success in America. She married another Indian man and has two children. She has lived a charmed life in the majority white country of America so far. So where's her beef?
At age 43, she decides to run for Democratic office against the incumbent who has held office for 22 years. This incumbent is also a woman, also an attorney, but white. The other woman kept her seat by a 2-1 margin over Saira Rao. Here are some quotes from Ms. Roa from BALLOTPEDIA:
"A child of Indian immigrants, Saira is a product of the American Dream. Congress must ensure fair treatment of all who come here, protection for political refugees, and a path to citizenship for Dreamers and their families."
'My whole life I have benefitted from class privilege. Both of my parents were doctors, which set me up for success in nearly every aspect of my life. I have been given access to the greatest education this country has to offer. I did nothing to earn this – I simply was born to parents who were able to send me to terrific schools. This the dictionary definition of privilege. Everyone, regardless of race, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, and ability to pay, should have access to the kind of education I’ve received."
So, she is blaming white people for what? For allowing her to have all this success? I don't get it. Go back to India if you don't like America. And be grateful or GTFO.