SaysWho? Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2018/09/01/mollie-tibbetts-father-common-decency-immigration-heartless-despicable-donald-trump-jr-column/1163131002/ Quote Sadly, others have ignored our request. They have instead chosen to callously distort and corrupt Mollie’s tragic death to advance a cause she vehemently opposed. I encourage the debate on immigration; there is great merit in its reasonable outcome. But do not appropriate Mollie’s soul in advancing views she believed were profoundly racist. The act grievously extends the crime that stole Mollie from our family and is, to quote Donald Trump Jr., “heartless" and "despicable.” Make no mistake, Mollie was my daughter and my best friend. At her eulogy, I said Mollie was nobody’s victim. Nor is she a pawn in others’ debate. She may not be able to speak for herself, but I can and will. Please leave us out of your debate. Allow us to grieve in privacy and with dignity. At long last, show some decency. On behalf of my family and Mollie’s memory, I’m imploring you to stop. Quote The person who is accused of taking Mollie’s life is no more a reflection of the Hispanic community as white supremacists are of all white people. To suggest otherwise is a lie. Justice in my America is blind. This person will receive a fair trial, as it should be. If convicted, he will face the consequences society has set. Beyond that, he deserves no more attention. To the Hispanic community, my family stands with you and offers its heartfelt apology. That you’ve been beset by the circumstances of Mollie’s death is wrong. We treasure the contribution you bring to the American tapestry in all its color and melody. And yes, we love your food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 "And yes, we love your food." Good write-up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkness35 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Really is shitty that someone's tragedy is used as a narrative for politicized hatred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Good for him for calling out the bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Republicans aren’t going to respect the family’s wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I regrettably read some of the comments on the article, and yeah, republicans aren’t going to respect this at all. They will however attack the father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Is it possible he was framed? The guy said he "blacked out" maybe a republican set him up to push this agenda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 One side pushes an agenda and the other side gets mad at them for pushing that agenda episode 822602635 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaxick Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I'm glad the family spoke out. When they announced the ethnicity and immigration status of the man who killed her, I knew immediately that the Republicans would use this murder to push their political agenda. It's too bad the GOP will never respect the wishes of the family because their careers are far more important to them than respecting a family in mourning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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