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“The shooting of former President Trump was a disgusting act of violence that caps off an alarming, years-long trend in our politics,” she, formerly Twitter. “Behind all these incidents is rhetoric. We have seen calls to hate, harm, or jail political opponents. Violent conspiracies from the seediest corners of the internet have become incorporated into stump speeches.
“We have lost the plot when it comes to the way we talk to each other and about each other,” Whitmer wrote. “No matter your age, you have been impacted by this trend. This vitriol has infiltrated our lives. It’s broken relationships and marriages; friendships and families.”Almost everyone can think of someone they don’t talk to anymore because of politics. I’ve met with Michiganders across the state who are living these consequences every day.
“Think of what they have seen. Imagine what they must think about our politics. Is it a hopeful, inspiring arena where you can argue passionately for what you believe in?” she wrote. “No.” “We all choose whether to jump into an argument and make it personal, bitter, or extreme,” she added. “Instead, let’s choose to move forward, together. ... Let’s show our kids that the nation they will inherit is one worthy of their love.”Let’s show our kids that the nation they will inherit is one worthy of their love. Call a relative you haven’t spoken to in a while and let them know you love them. Put the phone down and talk to your neighbors. Because this starts and ends with us—all of us.
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