The South Florida Tea Party released a statement today condemning acts of violence against Democratic leaders, though they maintain that such acts have not occurred. Here’s the full statement:
WE the LEADERS of the Tea Party Movement of Florida stand in stark opposition to any person using derogatory characterizations, threats of violence, or disparaging terms towards members of Congress or the President.
We do not believe such actions have actually occurred, but nevertheless, we stand united in opposition to such behavior. We do not condone, accept or encourage such behavior and fully understand that while no evidence of such behavior has been offered, we believe it is important to condemn it nonetheless.
We will continue to stand together with like minded patriots in defense of Liberty, our Constitution and our founding Principles. We will work to protect the American people from those who aim her harm, who wish to weaken our national economy and those who seek to reduce our political voice.
United in the effort to stop egregious government spending, spiraling deficits and destructive taxation, we will not stop, relent or fail to live up to the principles set forth in our Constitution!
SIGNED:
Tom Gaitens-Florida Field Director FreedomWorks – FreedomWorks.org
Everett Wilkinson – Florida State Coordinator – FloridaTeaParty.com
Everett Wilknson – South Florida Tea Party – SouthFloridaTeaParty.org
