Collins must answer racism allegations

JIM O’DONNELL, Guest Essayist
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Unfortunately, there are people across the country that do not know that Chris Collins only represents Chris Collins. Because he holds the position of representative of New York’s 27th congressional district, people assume that he represents the people of our district. Since folks across the country don’t know what the boundaries of our district are, they just assume he represents a good portion of New York. So when he questions whether the “blacks” in Congress are allowed to be on committees, as the National Reviewalleges he has done, people think those sentiments are held not just by him, but by all the people of western New York all the way over to the Finger Lakes.


I don’t know if these most recent allegations of racism are true, but I do know it is imperative that Chris Collins answer them immediately. I do know that the ability of congressmen and women to serve their country has nothing to do with their color. I do know that Chris Collins does not represent me, my district, any part of New York, or any significant part of this country. He may question why “blacks” are allowed to serve on committees, but we are all questioning why we ever allowed him to serve at all.

By Jim O’Donnell of Orchard Park, Erie County, is the Democratic candidate for New York’s 27th Congressional District.

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