In a tweet on Friday, socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) made unhinged attacks against pro-lifers. The far-left Democrat compared life-affirming individuals to the Islamic government of Iran.
She wrote, “Solidarity with the courageous women and allies in Iran protesting for their freedom. Mahsa Amini was senselessly murdered by the same patriarchal and autocratic forces repressing women the world over. The right to choose belongs to us all, from hijabs to reproductive care.”
Solidarity with the courageous women and allies in Iran protesting for their freedom.
Mahsa Amini was senselessly murdered by the same patriarchal and autocratic forces repressing women the world over.
The right to choose belongs to us all, from hijabs to reproductive care.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 23, 2022
The Daily Caller reports:
Ocasio-Cortez has previously accused “religious fundamentalists” for attempts to ban abortion out of a desire to “outlaw sex” and “own women.”
Amini, a 22-year-old woman, died in Iranian morality police custody after they arrested her for violating the country’s compulsory hijab laws. While the Iranian government claims she died of a heart attack, officials returned Amini’s body to her family covered in bruises. Iranians have protested Amini’s death in at least thirteen cities, and at least nine people have reportedly died.
The Treasury Department sanctioned seven Iranian officials in connection with a crackdown on protesters, and international organizations have called for an independent investigation.
During the time when Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) downplayed the 9/11 attacks as “some people did something,” Rep. Ocasio-Cortez came to her defense.
I’m not going to quote the NY Post’s horrifying, hateful cover.
Here’s 1 fact: @IlhanMN is a cosponsor of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. She‘s done more for 9/11 families than the GOP who won’t even support healthcare for 1st responders- yet are happy to weaponize her faith.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 11, 2019
Iran has required women to wear the hijab since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Religious authorities may also detain women for wearing pants that are too form-fitting or for wearing too much makeup.
