Or so it would seem based on the views of Steve King (R-IA 4th.) His unabashed racism was proudly broadcasted to the world and as a representative of the voters in his district he reflects their beliefs.
I shouldn’t be surprised by this or maybe I should. In the 1980’s I was taking a new job in Connecticut, moving my young culturally mixed family from the Great State of Oregon. At the time I was new to the aviation field and often had to “chase” my work across the country. My wife and four little children crammed in a VW with a tent trailer.
While in Iowa we had car problems causing us to be stranded in a county ran campground. Some of the nicest and most helpful people I came across where there in Iowa. They were the first to offer a ride to the auto parts house. To offer a hand in getting the parts and making the repair and ensuring that the children were entertained by helping my wife corral them and take them into the small town for the day.
Stuck in a small town in Iowa without support of friends and family can be a depressing and daunting predicament yet the citizens of the state gave us a sense of being with family and friends. Especially a young mixed family.
This one week detour in our moving plans allowed us to experience the uniqueness of the heartland allowing us to see our country at its best. So I guess I am surprised in the citizens of Iowa could believe in the racism of Steve King and that they have him represent them.