Bay Area Rally Denounces Political Violence
Community leaders from across the Bay Area gathered outside Hayward City Hall to denounce political violence and promote greater civility and respect in public discourse.
Speakers from the Bay Area gathered to condemn partisan hate and criminal acts, calling for civility and respect in political discourse. The crowd chanted
"Stop political violence!"
Edward Escobar, founder of the Coalition for Community Engagement, stated that many people are being silenced by intimidation. He emphasized that
"They are being intimidated and bullied out of existence, and this cannot be allowed to happen"and that mutual respect and free speech are fundamental principles.
Escobar noted that
"Everyone is entitled to be heard, and no one should be shutting down anyone else", highlighting the importance of respecting differing opinions.
Author's summary: Community leaders rally against political violence.