The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the murder of Charlie Kirk in Utah, offered condolences to his family and called for an end to the hateful rhetoric that often leads to political violence.
In a statement, CAIR said:
“We strongly condemn the murder of Charlie Kirk today in Utah, we extend our condolences to Mr. Kirk’s family, and we hope that law enforcement apprehends the person responsible as quickly as possible.
“We obviously had fundamental disagreements with Mr. Kirk’s rhetoric about Americans and others of various races, faiths, cultures and backgrounds. The values that led us to oppose many of Mr. Kirk’s stances are the same values that lead us to condemn his murder and reaffirm that political violence is not the answer to even the most hateful rhetoric.”
“Such violence occurs far too often to people on all sides of debates in our nation, and the rhetoric which leads to such violence must end. Now.”
Washington, D.C., based CAIR has consistently spoken out against political violence, regardless of the identity or beliefs of its victims.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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