[GPCA Updates] RELEASE: Arizona Green Party statement after Tucson tragedy

[Green Party of California Updates]

(Distributed by the Green Party of the United States, http://www.gp.org)

Arizona Green Party (AZGP)
(602) 417-0213
P.O. Box 60173
Phoenix , AZ 85082
http://azgp.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DATE: January 10, 2011



The Arizona Green Party continues to advocate for non-violence after tragedy 
in Tucson


ARIZONA – The Arizona Green Party is both saddened and outraged in response to 
the acts of domestic terrorism that plagued not only the City of Tucson this 
weekend, but our whole nation. Our hearts go out to Congresswoman Gabrielle 
Giffords as well as all the victims and their families, friends, and 
communities affected by this senseless tragedy. Our sincerest condolences to 
those lives that were lost devastatingly on Saturday and we hope for a speedy 
recovery to those beginning their healing process.

Nonviolence is one of The Ten Key Values of the Green Party. We promote 
non-violent methods to oppose practices and policies with which we disagree, 
and will guide our actions toward lasting personal, community and global 
peace. Peace is not just the absence of violence; it is a willingness to 
resolve conflict in a constructive manner with a spirit of good will and respect.

Violence is never an answer. We, the Arizona Green Party, will continue to 
advocate for peace and non-violence in the wake of this tragedy in Tucson and 
everyday; that bloodshed and brutality are not replacements for compassionate 
dialogue and diplomatic action.

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