Georgia Democrat launches scathing attack on her own party for prioritizing migrants over local children
‘I see every other minority being given priority except black children’: Georgia Democrat launches scathing attack on her own party for prioritizing migrants over local children with 3% literacy rate
- Mesha Mainor, a Georgia state representative, posted a video criticizing her fellow Democrats who she says are prioritizing migrants over children in inner-city areas
- Mainor expressed her support for school choice and drew attention to the amount of money allocated to help migrants instead of local schools
- She criticized the Democrats at the Georgia State Capitol for taking a stand against her and stated she remains committed to parent and child voting
A Georgia state representative has lashed out at her fellow Democrats in a scathing video posted to Twitter, accusing them of putting migrants above children living in inner-city areas.
Mesha Mainor has been a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 56 since January 2021 and criticized Democrats who turned against her.
Mainor noted the irony of hearing slogans like “Black Lives Matter” during each election cycle, but continued to witness the priority other minority groups, including migrants coming across the southern border, place over that of black children living in poverty and have difficulty reading.
‘It’s ironic. I say every election year, I hear “Black Lives Matter.” But do they? I see every other minority gets priority, except black kids who live in poverty and can’t read,” Mainor continued.
Mainor criticized the $1 million allocation for immigrant services at the border, saying communities at home are already being neglected.
“We are sending $1 million to the border for immigrant services. But black communities, not even a shout-out. I’m sorry, I disagree,” she added.
Mesha Mainor, a Georgia state representative, posted a video criticizing her fellow Democrats who she says are prioritizing migrants over children in inner-city areas
Mainor expressed her great support for parents to be able to make school choices and emphasized her commitment to marginalized children who struggle in traditional school settings.
“I support school choice, parental rights and opportunities for children to thrive, especially those who are marginalized and have a tendency to fail in school,” she began in the video posted to Twitter.
The Democrats at the [Georgia State] The Capitol took a hard line, demanding that every Democrat vote against kids and for the teachers’ union. I voted yes for parents and yes for children, not for failing schools.’
The idea behind school choice, proponents say, is to give all parents the opportunity to choose the school or learning environment that best meets their child’s needs, whether public or private.
Mainor explained how Democrats in the Georgia State Capitol have taken a firm stand against such ideals, demanding that every Democrat “vote against measures in favor of children and for the teachers’ union.”
Despite party members voting in one direction, Mainor voted for parents and children to increase their chances of a better education and prevent failing schools.
Mainor justified her stance by pointing to low literacy rates, some as low as 3 percent, in some schools in her district. Many children also struggle with basic math.
‘Let’s be realistic. Parents do not want their child to be locked up in a failing school. If you listen to the people who are working so hard to push me out of office, you would think I did something really wrong. But in reality they are [fellow democrats] angry that they didn’t do what they demanded.’
Mainor expressed support for school choice and drew attention to the amount of money allocated for helping migrants instead of going to local schools
Migrants are seen at the Zaragoza International Bridge in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Mainor criticized the $1,000,000 allocation for immigrant services at the border, saying communities at home are already being neglected
Acknowledging the backlash against her, Mainor revealed how some co-workers had lowered themselves to low levels and offered $1,000 checks as an incentive to anyone who would stand up to her.
But Mainor stands firm by saying she won’t apologize for her voting choices simply because of her peers’ disapproval.
“I recently found myself in the crosshairs of my Democratic caucus. I represent a very blue and very diverse neighbourhood. I have never hesitated and will never hesitate to vote for the interests of the communities I represent over partisan politics.
“I have some colleagues who are so mad at me that they give away $1,000 checks to anyone who goes against me,” said Mainor. “I’m not apologizing because my colleagues don’t like how I vote when my community is thrilled that someone is finally standing up for them and holding these systems accountable.”
Mainor also said parents are angry with politicians who prioritize teachers’ unions and donors over their constituents’ concerns.