While the politics of hate have become normalized within Arizona, we can prevent the politics of Arizona from becoming normalized throughout the country. Immigrants and advocates in Arizona have become accustomed to threats and acts of violence. For some, threats have become literally a day-to-day occurrence. Others within Arizona have become desensitized to stories and events that would shock the conscience elsewhere in the country.
We are called to share facts and to act. We can help honor the experiences of all victims of intolerance, violence, bigotry, and hatred by never becoming accustomed to their mistreatment and suffering. Let this be a moment where we expose our individual experiences of hatred, violence, and intimidation, so that we can uncover the seeds of Arizonas before they take root in our own communities.