Independent Sector Denounces Violent Threats and Issues Call for Civil Discourse
“Independent Sector denounces the violent threats recently made by a lone gunman, according to Oakland police, against two organizations in the nonprofit and philanthropic community. Thankfully the attack was thwarted, after a shootout with California Highway Patrol Officers, but these organizations now face serious security concerns. Independent Sector categorically rejects any form of intolerance and calls for a recommitment to civil discourse for all citizens, government and the media – a hallmark of a healthy democracy.
We are stronger as a sector and society when we respectfully acknowledge our ideological and substantive differences and seek constructive ways to work together versus slurring, maligning or attacking those with a belief system different from our own. We encourage foundations and nonprofits to join us and publicly uphold freedom of speech with a respect for divergent views.” http://www.independentsector.org/home.