This week was bookended by hate and violence.

Yet again we turn our thoughts and prayers to the communities grieving after these mass shootings potentially motivated by hate and extremism.

It began in Gilroy, California, when a shooter opened fire on families who were spending the day at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Three killed.

Less than a week later, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart in EI Paso, Texas. At least 20 people were killed, and 26 others were wounded during the shooting.

Hours later, another gunman opened fire on a group of people in line at a nightclub in Dayton, Ohio. 9 people were killed and 27 injured.

Families will be deprived of their right to see and be with their loved ones. They’ll be waiting for their family members at home each and every day only to not have them there.

Do Not Hate expresses deep sadness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragic event.

Hate is contagious. Describing immigrants in derogatory terms, especially in politics, pushes anti-immigrant hate into the mainstream and fuels white supremacists.

Everyone has the basic human right to live in safety, whether they are going shopping, walking down the street, or living in their homes.

Immigrants are not “invaders”

Words will not stop these acts of terrorism. There should be a determined federal response. Our representatives must stand up against racism and support the diversity of our nation and our state.

We can do better. We must do better.

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