Former President Donald Trump may not have exactly followed through when he said he was going to have a unifying message for the country on the evening of Thursday, July 18; however, just hours before Trump spoke that night, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners did, in no uncertain terms, call for unity and non-violence for those living inside and outside of Guilford County.
Led by Republican Commissioner Pat Tillman, who crafted the document, the commissioners adopted the “Unity Statement Against Political Violence” five days after a bullet passed just inches away from taking the life of the former president and the man who potentially will be the next president.
At the July 18 commissioners meeting, Tillman thanked his fellow commissioners for supporting the statement and for offering input that helped shape it.
Tillman said that it really speaks volumes how a tragic occurrence can be such an eye-opening event.
“I think that we probably take safety and all those things for granted when we go to rallies ourselves, and many of us have been to those multiple times,” he said at the meeting.
Tillman added that he believes this is a real opportunity for healing and coming together and it’s important for elected officials in Guilford County and across the country to be unified against violence.
Tillman said that words and rhetoric really do have an impact on society and he added that he appreciated the support of his fellow commissioners on the item.
One of the most amazing changes in Guilford County government this century has been when it comes to the security of the commissioners and security across Guilford County government. A decade and a half ago, large meetings sometimes had former Guilford County Security Director Jeff Fowler and one other security guard as the board’s sole protection, and now there are often between 8 and 10 security officers at regular meetings.
By the end of some meetings, there are more security guards than there are people in the audience.
Also, the Old Guilford County Court House in downtown Greensboro – the nerve center of Guilford County government – now has a manned guard station in the middle of the first floor.
The statement begins, “In these challenging times, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners stands united in our unwavering support for civility, the democratic process and the sanctity of every citizen’s voice. Our political system thrives on the foundation that, despite our philosophical and party differences, everyone is granted a voice in shaping our collective future. We firmly denounce any form of political violence, which undermines the principles that make our democracy strong.”
The statement goes on to note that the board embraces the ideals of “One Guilford,” where, in this county, the leaders work out their differences “through ideas, policies and dialogue: not through acts of aggression.”
It adds that the fact that the July 13 assassination attempt at Trump’s campaign rally took the life of an innocent bystander underscores the need for everyone to act.
“We call upon our community to come together, fostering a spirit of unity and mutual respect, ensuring that our county remains a beacon of democratic integrity,” the statement reads.
It concludes that Guilford County’s strength – and the strength of people across the country – “lies in our ability to listen, engage, and vote, reinforcing the values that bind us as a community.”
The statement said that the people of this country can overcome any challenges using the principles of democracy and peace.
I’m all in. Let’s unify to send all nine of these clowns home at the earliest possible elections. I don’t have any respect left for any of them. They’ve all “unified” on enough pathetic issues & sickening resolutions. Many of which are just immoral as hell. I’ve seen and heard all I need to out of this bunch of RINOs & D!/dos.
I guess that is a no for unity from Just Sayin….
Two words…TERM…LIMITS
I am all in favor of coming together as a nation and working together to solve issues and problems we face as a nation but I honestly feel that we need to take a honest look at the candidates who seek to represent us in every elective office in the nation. This election cycle is the most important one I believe we have ever seen and that is no understatement!! I am highly upset that those who have made it possible for citizens to obtain assault weapons that have no business in the hands of anyone other than the military and law enforcement have not been adult enough to admit the error of their decision and go back and fix the problems that are now part of our daily horror stories! I think that if I have to hear one more man advocating abortion bans( when no man I know of can carry or give birth to a child) I think I will lose my mind!! Lets let the women of child bearing age decide the matter once and for all. There are plans being made and advocated by some who seem to feel that they know what is best for us all when they try to regulate everything and everyone from before the cradle to beyond the grave !!! Morality cannot be legislated no matter how many laws try to say otherwise. Lets find the middle ground and use our heads for more constructive solutions instead of the partisan mess we are being told. I am tired of being lied to and seeing so many of us who act as if they have no brains or minds of their own.
I’ve asked this question many times and have yet to get a answer…what is an “assault weapon”.
An “assault weapon” can be anything used to attack someone from a firearm to a baseball bat to a pair of scissors to a rope.
Do you agree or disagree? If disagree, please define an “assault weapon”. And be careful to don’t start down a rabbit hole you won’t be able to climb out of.
As for abortion, last time I checked a biology book it takes two to tango. How about passing and ENFORCING laws requiring proper parental (male and female) involvement would be a good first step.
A pencil or pen can be an assault weapon. So can a pop bottle, hammer, turkey leg, or d!/do. It’s just like asking a libtard to define a woman or answer a question in a congressional hearing. Either they can’t give a straight answer, or they’re just stupid as hell.
Democrats just love going after anything that we can use to fight back when they decide to make this a socialist republic.
You really do need to use google more. The best definition that I have found is “Assault weapons are generally high-powered semiautomatic firearms where each round has up to four times the muzzle velocity of a handgun round. This means that each round from an assault weapon inflicts greater damage to the human body than a round from a typical handgun.”
That definition has always worked from my perspective as it gets to the muzzle velocity as a measure. To write into a law it woudl require a good deal more specific but this works for my perspective.
I am not for banning assault weapons. Just stricker licensing, age restrictions and tracking of purchases.
Hope that finally answers your questions.
” Just stricker licensing, age restrictions and tracking of purchases.” AKA gun control.
“I am not for banning assault weapons.”…Bull Bombs
By your standards, a 30-06 or a 308 should be called an “assault weapon”, so I guess we need to ban them too.
How many gunshot wounds have you treated that you are an expert on damage to the human body there Dr. Chris? I’ve seen and treated the damage done by a hammer and a baseball bat, how about you?
All weapons, assault and otherwise, are dangerous. And again, if I can hurt you with it, it’s an “assault weapon”.
My 30-06 is a bolt action hunting rifle so does not fit the definition of an assualt weapon. If it was semi-automatic…yup that would be a nasty assault weapon given the muzzle velocity of my loads are around 3000 fps.
My bird hunting buddy is a a retired trauma surgeon. He has some amazing stories to tell about the power of a bullet as it exits a human body. The issue with semi-autos with such high muzzle velocities is the rapid rate that they can damage human and destroy human bodies. Getting shot with a 22 long rifle is NOT the same as gettign hit with a 223 from and AR15. If claim to not understand that, you are just lying like most conservatives do these days.
If you don’t like the answer, don’t ask the question knuckle head. You wanted to know the definition of an assault weapon. I gave you one since you seem to not understand google. LOL
I’m glad to see Tillman call the assassination attempt out for what it was and for others to at least acknowledge how dangerous things have gotten. Many local and State Dems had nothing to say about the July 16th assassination attempt. Conservative Republicans have been increasingly harassed and more marginalized than any other political party. Even High School kids that dare to wear a Trump or MAGA hat are bullied and teachers/administrators support it. Actor and total fraud (criminal) Jessie Smollet staged an assault and said “Men wearing MAGA hats did it” to further incite hatred toward Republicans which was a complete lie and hoax. High profile entertainers, comedians and actual Members of Congress have used their incredible platforms to make former POTUS and now candidate Trump on par with Adolf Hitler.. At some point something is gonna give.