On August 12, Congressman Lee Zeldin released a statement (https://zeldin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-zeldin-statement-condemning-violence-charlottesville-va) condemning the violence in Charlottesville, VA. Zeldin’s statement is a good first step, but it does not go far enough. Zeldin does not denounce Neo-Nazi’s, the KKK, or other white supremacist organizations. Charlottesville was not an unfortunate violent event where all sides bear responsibility. Our country, Long Island, the 1st District of NY and Lee Zeldin should firmly state that we are against these evil hate groups.
The need for Zeldin to strongly condemn White supremacist groups is even more necessary given President Trump’s double speak and sad display of leadership. Zeldin’s current statement mirrors Trump’s blame spreading and does not clearly denounce the evil of white supremacy. A Neo-Nazi could easily read Zeldin’s statement as simply denouncing the violence and not the evil ideology behind it. Congressman Zeldin, denounce these racist organizations by name. Take a clear stand. Comments are closed.
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