Things are happening in our country that most of us have, at least until now, considered the stuff of foreign dictatorships.

Please take a minute to read through my previous note, copied below in case you missed it.

And then add your name in support of Governor Whitmer and in condemnation of the domestic terrorists who were plotting to kidnap her.

Thank you.

- Robert

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On Thursday, 13 “militia” members were arrested for plotting to kidnap and possibly execute Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

It would, unquestionably, have been one of the worst acts of domestic terrorism in our lifetimes.

But — after four years of Donald Trump and nine months of the coronavirus — even something this monstrous doesn’t quite seem to be generating the outrage it should.

Fascism is gaining ground in America, right before our eyes.

Governor Whitmer has an op-ed in The Washington Post that is worth reading.

Here’s a little bit of what she says:

When I addressed the people of Michigan on Thursday to comment on the unprecedented terrorism, conspiracy and weapons charges against 13 men, some of whom were preparing to kidnap and possibly kill me, I said, “Hatred, bigotry and violence have no place in the great state of Michigan.” I meant it. But just moments later, President Trump’s campaign adviser, Jason Miller, appeared on national television accusing me of fostering hatred.

When our leaders encourage domestic terrorists, they legitimize their actions. When they stoke and contribute to hate speech, they are complicit. And when a sitting president stands on a national stage refusing to condemn white supremacists and hate groups, as President Trump did when he told the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by” during the first presidential debate, he is complicit. Hate groups heard the president’s words not as a rebuke, but as a rallying cry. As a call to action.

Things are happening in our country — with outright encouragement from Donald Trump and his MAGA faithful, including many other politicians and government officials — that most of us have, at least until now, considered the stuff of foreign dictatorships.

Add your name:

I stand with Governor Whitmer and I condemn President Trump and any other politician or government official who will not denounce these domestic terrorists.

Thanks for taking action.

Stay safe.

- Robert Weissman, President of Public Citizen

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