Summary

Texas Republican Valentina Gomez sparked outrage after releasing a video proposing public executions of undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes, claiming it would act as a deterrent.

The video, shared on X, simulated Gomez shooting a hooded dummy representing an undocumented migrant.

Her comments followed the arrest of a Guatemalan immigrant for a subway murder in New York.

Known for far-right provocations, Gomez’s remarks drew sharp criticism from political figures and activists, with some praising her stance while others condemned it as hateful and extreme.

  • @[email protected]
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    144 months ago

    Exodus 20:13. I know they don’t care about their own book, but it’s terrible how far so many people have drifted from our sacred connections between humans, whatever that means to you. Killing one another cannot solve our problems.

  • Rose56
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    4 months ago

    Are we talking about her? Who got 6th in the elections ? who even has this photo?

    Image I just can’t stop laughing.

    • Catma
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      54 months ago

      What if we just execute them but make it a Pay Per View event? We can raise money for helping out other immigrants

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      74 months ago

      She was wealthy enough to get elected. She’ll likely just be able to skate on out once someone realizes that she’s on The List.

  • IninewCrow
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    194 months ago

    Regressing … America is just simply regressing at this point.

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    424 months ago

    If I do this but it’s the CEO of a health insurance company, then I’ll get sued out the wazoo.

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    94 months ago

    Say it once, outrage. Say it again and again, and it becomes normalised. This shit always starts somewhere.

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    174 months ago

    So if someone replicated the video but had “CEO” written on the hood it would be terrorism?

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      34 months ago

      If someone did that then lemmy would be cheering. The only problem people have with this video is that she’s hurting the wrong people.

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        134 months ago

        I mean, also the immigrant probably didn’t get disgustingly wealthy off the suffering of others?

        So yes.

        Apples and CEOs

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          24 months ago

          Valentina Gomez, a Texas Republican, drew sharp criticism after suggesting undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes should be publicly executed.

          What about the violent crime of setting someone on fire? I have to admit I have no problem with shooting that guy in the head (if he’s guilty).

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            34 months ago

            Honestly if you can’t see the difference then you’re an idiot.

            I’m sorry, a portion of the population of earth are dumb as dirt. If you can come to terms with that, we can help you join a workforce set to your specific skills.

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            114 months ago

            But she is talking about immigrants. She is acting as if all immigrants are like this instead of this person just being a piece of shit. What he did has absolutely nothing to do with being an immigrant. CEO’s of large corporations exploit their workers and everyone and everything else to make money. What they do has everything to do with being a CEO. Unlike setting someone on fire. Which has nothing to do with being an immigrant.