it’s critical that the violence we saw this weekend never happens again

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Friends,

 

“Every breath that we take…that we have left should be devoted to making sure
what happened to Mr. Floyd never happens again.” -Gov. Holcomb

 

This weekend, Indiana and the nation saw a time of turmoil. Following the
heinous death of Mr. George Floyd in Minnesota, Hoosiers took to Indiana
streets to make their voice heard, rightfully protesting to shine a light on
injustice and inequity.

 

We stand with those who peacefully exercised their first amendment right,
while we condemn unnecessary and tragic violence and destruction.

 

Mr. Floyd’s last words – “I can’t breathe” – should forever remind us that
what happened to him must never happen again, and that we must hold those
responsible to the fullest extent of thelaw. It’s a calling worthy of every
breath we take.

 

But it’s also critical that the violence we saw this weekend never happens
again.
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That’s why the Indiana State Police and Indiana National Guard will continue
to assist local communities with the resources they request to help them
enforce the rule of law and protect the safety of all Hoosiers.

 

As Governor Holcomb said, “Violence in the streets makes progress harder…it
sets us back from forming that more perfect union.”

 

No citizen has the right to threaten another Hoosiers’ safety.

 

In Indiana, we’ve made progress on supporting Hoosiers from diverse
backgrounds, including passing Indiana’s first ever hate crimes law protecting
6.7 million Hoosiers, launching free training for in-demand jobs, and providing
resources to address infant mortality in Indiana’s hardest hit areas.

 

But we’re not done yet. We must create a to-do list, with action steps
including:

* Better healthcare access
* Affordable housing
* Educational opportunity
* Job training and placement
* Urban economic development
* Criminal justice reform
We cannot let the voice of the peacemakers be cast aside. Will you take the
time to watch Gov. Holcomb’s five-minute remarks, and share them widely?
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Together, we will make progress – we don’t have more time or lives to lose.

 

“Use your breath and your will in efforts to bridge, not divide.”-Gov. Holcomb

 

-Your Holcomb Crew




 


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