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State Representative Paul Thissen
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-5375
For more information contact: Carrie Lucking 651-296-4169
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Statement on Capitol Security: Ensure safety, ratchet down rhetoric
In light of the tragic shooting in Arizona over the weekend, it’s time to ratchet down the overheated rhetoric and for us to do the job of ensuring the safety of all Minnesotans.
Our Caucus is committed to working with Capitol Security and the Governor to take short-term actions to keep the public, staff, and elected officials safe when they are at the Minnesota Capitol. I believe we must quickly set up a task force to outline specific actions to improve safety and security at the Capitol.
We also need to understand that hateful partisan rhetoric comes at a price; it creates a toxic environment where political disagreements can turn violent. Minnesotans and Americans can disagree without demonizing one another. This weekend’s tragedy should serve as a wake-up call that the words we use have consequences, and we need to return to respect and understanding in our political discourse."" 1/10/2011 1/10/2011 -1 0 0
News Items
- Speaker Thissen to Establish Select Committee on Controlled Substances and Synthetic Drugs - (Posted: May 29 2013 1:15PM)
- Minnesota House Finishes 2013 Session with Balanced Budget, Historic Investments in Education, Job Creation, Property Tax Relief - (Posted: May 21 2013 12:44AM)
- Governor Mark Dayton & DFL Legislators Hold Invest in Education “Pep Rally” with Minnesota teachers, parents and students - (Posted: Apr 21 2013 4:21PM)
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