Never pass up a chance to sit down or relieve yourself. -old Apache saying

Sunday, August 4, 2019

sick nation

Here is a statement from El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles after the white supremacist murder rampage in El Paso.

This Anglo man came here to kill Hispanics. I'm outraged and you should be too. This entire nation should be outraged. In this day and age, with all the serious issues we face, we are still confronted with people who will kill another for the sole reason of the color of their skin.

I fear things will not get better. Not pointing out anyone in particular (HELLO, DONALD TRUMP and TEXAS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT!!), but I'm sick of people jumping in front of the cameras offering prayers and condolences as things just keep getting worse.

It's time to rise up and hold our representatives accountable at all levels. I want representatives who will stand up against racism. Who will stand up and support the diversity of our nation and our state. Who will stand up for a strong criminal justice system that holds criminals responsible and keeps violent individuals locked up and off our streets. Who support robust community mental health services. Who support keeping guns out of the hands of people who are just waiting for an opportunity to kill others.

El Paso will never be the same, because a racist came to our city to try and make a point. It didn't work though, because the backlash of this community, as we hold national, state and local politicians accountable, will be the only point that will be made.

And then came Dayton, Ohio.

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