REMARKS
Council Member Joann Ariola on political discourse and unity
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Council Member Joann Ariola calls for lowering the temperature of political discourse in the United States.
- Ariola refers to the anniversary of James Davis's assassination and a recent attempt on a former president's life as wake-up calls.
- The council member notes that political discourse in the country is at its highest point in decades.
- She urges rejection of fear-mongering, deep division, and demonization of opposing views.
- Ariola emphasizes the need to find common ground and work together for a better future.
- The council member calls for abandoning the faction mentality and viewing each other as colleagues rather than enemies.
Joann Ariola
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Thank you, majority leader.
0:58:55
Considering this is the anniversary month for the the assassination of James Davis.
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I think it's appropriate to note that on Saturday, July 13th, would be assessed and only narrowly missed killing a former president of the United States.
0:59:09
This act would serve as a wake up call and should serve as a wake up call for all of us.
0:59:14
The temperature of the political discourse in this country is at a point higher than it has ever been in decades, and it needs to be turned down.
0:59:24
We have gone from amicable amicable disagreements over policy to outright hatred of opposing views.
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The demonization of the other has become the norm with outlets on both sides of the aisle consistently spouting claims that their opponents will bring nothing but destruction in hear any upon our union.
0:59:43
We need to reject this fear mongering claim.
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We need to reject the deep division that's been sown among us.
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We need to remember that at the end of the day, we are all here for the same reason.
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We may have different views on how to achieve this, but our goals are ultimately the same.
1:00:02
We want better lives for our friends and neighbors, who have better futures for our children.
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We wanted America in a city where our loved ones can truly thrive and grow.
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So I believe it's time to put down the hatchets, and let's rethink things before our ex fingers, get the better of us.
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Let's turn down the temperature here and and all over the country and view each other, not as enemies, but as colleagues.
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Let's work together to find common ground and build on it.
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Let's abandon the faction mentality that has brought us to this point in history.
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And together, we can truly build a better brighter future for everyone.
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Thank you for the time.