RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and the city of Charlottesville have proactively declared a state of emergency ahead of the one-year anniversary of a violent white nationalist rally in Virginia that left a woman dead and dozens of others injured.
Officials said Wednesday the declaration would streamline state and local operations this weekend while also allocating $2 million in state funds. The declaration authorizes the Virginia National Guard to assist in security efforts.
Law enforcement officials say there will be a heavy police presence meant to deter any violence.
Only one organizer of last summer’s rally seems intent on publicly marking the anniversary. Jason Kessler has vowed to press ahead with plans for an Aug. 12 rally in Washington, D.C., after Charlottesville denied him a permit.
The president should go down and make a speech to bring everyone together; to set aside differences and strive for the common good; about how we are all important and valuable members of a strong, diverse community and country; to assure calm, reasoned discussion about issues that can, but need not, divide us.
And don’t forget to mention how there are good people on both sides!
Excellent documentary on the event, saw it last night on Frontline:
Ongoing for the entire world since the early-morning hours of November 9, 2016.
Since when does the criminal determine how long the investigation of their crimes goes on for?
“We do not want to run into the November elections. So back up from that, this should be over by September 1,” Giuliani said.