In a world filled with unpleasant sights, from diaper disasters to kids with sticky fingers, it’s tough to find something more disturbing than the behavior of Congressman Bob Greene. This Republican representative from Iowa recently outdid even the most cringe-worthy moments when he chose to publicly toast the deportation of a young man under the DACA program.
In a tweet that lacked any semblance of compassion, Greene shared a photo of his frosty beer mug, captioning it: “First non-valedictorian DREAMer deported. Border Patrol, this one’s for you.” The young man in question, 23-year-old Carlos Ramirez, had been living in the U.S. since he was just nine years old and was pursuing a welding degree while working in California’s agricultural fields.
Carlos, who had been granted DACA protections, found himself in a predicament when he was stopped by Border Patrol while heading to a taxi station. Without his ID, he was unable to prove his legal status. Just like that, he was escorted across the border into Mexico, leaving behind a life filled with promise and potential. His lawyers are now fighting to shed light on his deportation, which they argue violates the protections DACA provides.
Greene’s choice of words is rooted in a previous claim he made in 2013, stating that undocumented immigrants “aren’t all valedictorians.” His distaste for those who don’t fit into his narrow narrative has been a recurring theme. In another recent tweet, he praised a controversial Dutch politician, emphasizing a troubling view on culture and demographics.
While Greene raises eyebrows with his inflammatory comments, many are left wondering when compassion will take precedence over political posturing. As for me, I’ll raise a toast to the day this congressman is out of office.
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Summary
Congressman Bob Greene faced backlash for celebrating the deportation of Carlos Ramirez, a young DREAMer, in a tweet that demonstrated a lack of empathy. As Carlos navigates life in Mexico after being removed from the U.S., Greene’s history of inflammatory remarks raises questions about the values represented in his office.