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I became aware tonight of a text message that Greg Folley—a Marco Island City Council member and Republican candidate for the Florida State House in District 81—recently sent to registered Republicans regarding the horrific shooting at former President Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. Before I respond, let me first state that I was deeply saddened by the events and mourn the loss of an innocent audience member. May his memory be a blessing.

But I must speak out that I’m offended by Mr. Folley’s accusations of “woke radicals and their efforts to destroy the conservative principles at the heart of this great nation.” Instead of speaking out against violence on behalf of all his constituents regardless of their political affiliation, he instead uses this fragile moment to capitalize on the situation and politicize it.

If we are going to go down the path of calling out “hate and discord,” where was the outcry when Trump laughed at the attack on Paul Pelosi or when he said “We just need to get over it” when there was a school shooting in Iowa?

The gaslighting of our public square is beneath our public officials. We deserve better representation. For that matter, we deserve better people in government who are committed to serving all of us equally.

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