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John, Tensions across the nation are high as people demand change and accountability from law enforcement in wake of yet another death of an innocent black man at the hands of police. But instead of seeking unity and understanding in these times of racial reconciliation, one of Hank’s colleagues went off the deep end with a violent threat to Black protesters:  You read that right, John: Rep. Clay Higgins from Louisiana heard rumors swirling about the presence of an armed Black militia group peacefully demonstrating against police violence, and responded by threatening to, “drop any 10 of you where you stand.” “That’s not a challenge, fellas. It’s a promise,” he wrote in his racist social media rant. These violent threats are abhorrent and in wake of the Kenosha shooting, only serve to encourage more vigilante violence against protesters. These murderous sentiments are inappropriate for any American to publicize, much less a sitting Congressman. Will you join us in fighting back against Clay Higgins’ violent threats?
Last time we checked, open carrying in the state of Louisiana was perfectly legal and would not constitute a violent threat on its own — something Clay Higgins should know a thing or two about, considering he’s a card-carrying NRA member and an outspoken advocate for gun rights. In fact, one of his campaign ads features him wearing a SWAT vest and shooting a rifle. For Clay Higgins to draw the line in the sand at armed Black people protesting against the killing of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd tells us it was never really about the guns — it’s about defending and upholding structures of white supremacy. Every Democrat and Republican alike ought to condemn this charged rhetoric, which has no place in the halls of Congress. Will you help us fight back against Clay Higgins’ violent, racist threats by rushing a Rapid Response Donation today?
We must keep calling out this type of white supremacist rhetoric when we see it. Because while Clay Higgins might be an outlier for now, he won’t be for long with other far-right conspiracy theorists like Marjorie Taylor Greene on their way to Congress to reinforce those dangerous views. We must stay vigilant, and we must not let them get away with their violent threats. — Worst Behavior Watch |
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