On Friday, Rep. Rashida Tlaib attended a Detroit town hall; the purpose of the town hall centered around reigniting support for the controversial Green New Deal.
Tlaib’s Appeal for the Green New Deal
The Green New Deal has served as a subject of controversy since its inception. Democrats remain overwhelmingly supportive of it, hailing the Green New Deal as the pillar of health, the end of poverty and the savior of the environment.
Republicans, as one might imagine, feel very differently. Critics of the Green New Deal note the massive costs associated with the legislation. The proposal’s call to do away with gas-fueled cars, air travel, and provide economic aid to Americans that are “unwilling” to work hasn’t won over conservatives either.
Nevertheless, Rep. Tlaib still passionately championed her party’s beloved Green New Deal. Her appeal for Americans to support the proposal goes as follows:
“A Green New Deal is not bold or radical. This is our life. If there is anybody who deserves a seat at the table it is us in Wayne County! We can’t sit back and let corporate greed tell us this is not possible!”
