Ilhan Omar: She did not defend one person, she defended a principle

Ilhan Omar: She did not defend one person, she defended a principle.

last week two very different views were clearly visible: one based on fear and segregation, and another based on principle and justices. 

When President Trump repeatedly spoke about issues related to immigration, immigrants, and Muslims, it seemed again that he was using a policy based on intimidation and misrepresentation of certain communities. 

A politics that relies on "making enemies" to gain support is not suitable for leadership that unites a nation.

Special mention is made of immigration issues and tightened regulations; 

those statements that many people saw as hurting the dignity of immigrants and families who came to the United States to seek a peaceful life.

But, Ilhan Omar stood in the middle.

This source did not defend just one person; 

It defended the principle that a powerful country cannot be built on hidden racism or discrimination based on origin and religion. 

She strongly opposes the view of migrants as a "danger", instead of being seen as a force and an economic boost.

When political success is measured by how many people are deported, rather than how many people are saved or integrated, that is where the moral breakdown begins. 

That is why Ilhan refused to remain silent.

The points she came up against were clear:

• Strict policies to restrict refugees.

• General statements depicting Muslim immigrants.

• The view that tightening immigration laws is the only solution to security.

The truth is, security is not built by hurting human dignity, and nationalism is not strengthened by dividing people.

Ilhan Omar said yesterday that the seat of politics is not bigger than a person's principle. 

She was a clear voice against a policy that many see as divisive.

My support is not based on a person, but it is based on the principle it stands for: Justice, Equality, and that the United States should be a country where all people can live together in peace, regardless of origin, religion, or color.

Courage is not about following the current political tide; 

Courage is to stand when the waves are strong