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Froma Harrop: We should vote on ideas, not physical likeness
The Founders designed a republic in which representatives would debate ideas, not their reflection in a bathroom mirror. Besides, people of similar physical identities disagree on lots of things, including matters tied to identity.
MS NOW commentator Ali Velshi was not alone in complaining that women are “underrepresented” in Congress. It is true that women account for 51% of the U.S. population, but only 29% of the House members.
Basing the notion of fair representation on racial, gender or ethnic identity needs to be put in a folder – a paper folder stored in a dusty steel file cabinet. Most of us have additional identities – as electricians, teachers, environmentalists, grandparents, bus drivers, stock investors, union members.
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