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As a Mexican-American, if someone were to accuse the Mexican-American members of Congress of pledging allegiance to Mexico, I would not get all bent out of shape and call it evidence of anti-Mexico bigotry.

Let's all take a deep breath, and take our fingers off the outrage button.

This is what real diversity looks like, folks. It's not just about electing people of a different race or background. It's about accepting the fact that those people, once elected, will often think and speak differently.

In Omar's most recent comments, she's not attacking Israel, the Israeli people or Jews. She's doing something that, in the Washington swamp, is considered even more deplorable -- attacking the integrity of her fellow lawmakers in Congress, who are easily influenced by campaign contributions.

Have we never heard this before -- in our discussions about the power of the National Rifle Association, Planned Parenthood, Big Pharma, etc.?

Omar is obviously brave and outspoken. But she may, or may not, also be anti-Semitic. We can't tell from her statements.

The only thing that's crystal clear is that she has contempt for Congress. Ask around. In that regard, she is hardly alone.

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Ruben Navarrette's email address is ruben@rubennavarrette.com. His daily podcast, "Navarrette Nation," is available through every podcast app.

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