Sonja, Transgender Activist at 'Take Back Pride' March in Minnesota: 'Twisted Forms of Feminism' Want Us to Believe that Attacking Iran Is About Women's Rights - These People Think We Are Stupid; We A
Sonja criticized 'twisted forms of feminism' in the United States that call for bombing Iran while admiring figures such as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. Sonja argued that admiration should instead be given to women like Sahar Emami, the Iranian TV anchor whose broadcast was interrupted by an Israeli airstrike.
Sonja also stated that the 'imperialist media' wants people to believe that war with Iran is about protecting gay rights and asked whether people are supposed to believe that regime change in Iran would be 'just wonderful for the LGBT community.' Sonja stated: 'These people think we are stupid!'
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