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    Kamala Harris Pushes Bill Condemning the Term 'Chinese Virus' as Racist

    -Sen. Kamala Harris (D., Calif.) introduced a bill last week that would malign people as racists for using the term "Chinese Virus," connecting it to hate crimes.

    Senate Resolution 580 condemns "all forms of Anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19," citing "Chinese Virus," "Wuhan Virus," and "Kung Flu" as inaccurate rhetoric perpetuating anti-Asian stigma. The bill calls on public officials to denounce such rhetoric in any form. It also calls on law enforcement officials to investigate, document, and prosecute the perpetrators of hate crimes against Asian Americans.

    Harris's resolution is currently cosponsored by a host of Democratic senators, including Mazie Hirono (Hawaii) and Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), but no Republicans.

    During the coronavirus crisis, Harris has been critical of her Republican colleagues and said they need to transcend partisan politics and support legislation to "protect" Americans...

    Kamala Harris Pushes Bill Condemning the Term 'Chinese Virus' as Racist

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    So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John's Avatar
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    I guess it's pretty obvious who they work for.

    The Chinese Wuhan virus started in China and was let loose by China. This is no time to play PC with an enemy of our people.

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    Guess she will not be ordering any type of Chinese food anymore then..............

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    another one of our illustrious senators here. Dianne, Kamala, mother Pelosi, Maxine and Gavin. what a team

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    So are all "Made in China" labels everywhere being removed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by FunFromOz View Post
    So are all "Made in China" labels everywhere being removed?
    Good point. It's not different in actuality.

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