Rep. Melanie Stansbury on Rejecting Political Violence and Upholding Democracy

Rejecting Political Violence and Silence

• 🗣️ Political violence must be rejected in all its forms, and silence in the face of those who stoke division and fear is unacceptable.
• 💡 The core of democracy relies on the voices of the people as the most powerful tool, exercised through voting, debate, and community engagement.

The Fellowship of Debate

• 🤝 Democracy is built on the principle of a government by and for the people, exercised through the fellowship of debate.
• 💖 We should view fellow Americans as brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends, even amidst disagreements.

Protecting Dissent and Truth

• 🚫 This moment should not be used to silence debate, dissent, or the truth.
• ⚖️ It is crucial to protect those who speak truth to power and work to hold leaders accountable and rectify injustices.
• 🌟 History will remember those who stood, spoke, and fought to protect democracy and advance justice.