Over the past week, the Olympic International Committee caused outrage among the left when they decided to suspend American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson when she tested positive for marijuana. Although the suspension is only for 30 days and doesn’t stop her from participating in the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games, critics believe Richardson shouldn’t be penalized for a substance already being legalized in some states. But even with Richardson herself taking full responsibility, Democratic Representative and Twitter regular Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez couldn’t stop herself as she suggests Richardson shouldn’t apologize because her suspension is an example of colonialism and racism. 

While AOC is still the least accomplished member in politics, she is demanding that the IOC reverse its decision to suspend Richardson. And as mentioned above, her reasoning is a little strange. AOC said, “The criminalization and banning of cannabis is an instrument of racist and colonial policy. The IOC should reconsider its suspension of Ms. Richardson and any athletes penalized for cannabis use.”

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But that wasn’t all, AOC was sure to attack another stance of IOC when they denied swim caps being used. “This ruling along w/IOC denial of swim caps for natural hair is deeply troubling.”

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The claims being made by AOC that penalizing marijuana use is racist isn’t new. Many on the left believe that the war on drugs was not only a massive failure but also an attack on people of color. The Marijuana Policy Project suggests, “African Americans are over three times more likely to be arrested or cited for cannabis possession as compared to whites, according to an ACLU review of government data.”

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As for Richardson, she appears happy with the fact that she is still going to be participating in the Summer Olympics. She holds no grudge towards the IOC as she said, “I just want to take responsibility for my actions, I know what I did, I know what I’m supposed to do, I’m allowed not to do and I still made that decision. I’m not making an excuse or looking for any empathy in my case.”