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Idaho Statement Condemning Political Violence
The Idaho way of life is built on hard work, respect for each other, and a commitment to serve our communities. For the vast majority of Idaho’s statehood, we’ve been small in population number, but large in generosity of spirit.
Idahoans of all faiths, political backgrounds and national origins built our communities into a thriving, free-thinking state through grit and perseverance.
Today, visitors to our state remark on the warmth and kindness of our people. As Idahoans, we can be proud to pass on that heritage to our children and grandchildren.
Unfortunately, violent political extremism is once again emerging across our state and threatening the safe, secure Idaho we know and love. Extremism poses a dangerous threat to our public safety and civil society.
We believe Idahoans deserve to live their lives and engage in our communities without fear that they or their families will be targets of intimidation, bullying and violence.
Idahoans of all political backgrounds can play an essential role in helping to end political violence.
As such, we pledge to:
Commit to, in our own civic engagement, being respectful of the legislative and democratic process, and supporting positive, constructive discourse on important issues.
Actively denounce any appeal in our political discourse that calls for bigotry and discrimination.
Support activities that strengthen and promote inclusivity in our civic institutions.
Disavow leaders and groups who actively support violent political extremism or known extremists, militia members, white nationalists, and those who condone violent lawlessness.
Together,
we stand with the vast majority of Idahoans who reject bigotry, reject political violence, and reject extremism in all its forms. Together, we will build a peaceful, just and thriving State of Idaho, securing her future, and her legacy for every generation that follows us.