(COLORADO SPRINGS) — As the U.S. government faces a shutdown, federal agencies have posted politically charged messages on their websites, blaming opposing parties for the impasse.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has accused the ‘radical left’ of causing the shutdown, while the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention referred to it as a ‘Democrat-led government shutdown.’ Other federal agencies chose a different way to announce the shutdown. The U.S. Department of Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax and Trade Bureau posted a banner on its website without political affiliation, stating, “Due to a lapse in government funding, it has suspended all non-excepted operations.”
Colorado Representatives Brittany Pettersen and Jeff Crank emphasized the need for unity and accountability, urging Americans to hold their own affiliated political parties accountable and work together to combat extremism.
Congresswoman Pettersen condemned the recent shooting at Evergreen High School, saying, “The radicalization and easy access to firearms has been a lethal combination that impacts all of us.”
Congressman Crank stated, “Political violence is just wrong, and whether it’s left or right, we’ve all got to fight against it.”
Authorities have reported that the Evergreen High School shooter was radicalized by an extremist network, although the exact motive remains unclear. This incident has sparked calls for bipartisan efforts to address political violence.
In June, a deliberate hate crime against the Jewish community occurred in Boulder, planned for over a year, highlighting the ongoing threat of targeted violence.
Congressman Crank expressed concerns about social media’s role in sowing division, suggesting action is needed to control foreign actors using platforms like Facebook and TikTok.
With political violence on the rise, leaders from Colorado are calling for unity and action to address the root causes of extremism and ensure safety in communities across the nation.
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