Wirch Statement on Synagogue Hostage Crisis

Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement in the wake of the hostage situation at a Colleyville, Texas, synagogue on Sunday:

“I abhor violence in all situations, but it is particularly egregious when it is driven by hate and committed in a house of worship. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time in recent years that we have seen terrorism directed at people of the Jewish faith; hate groups have been emboldened by inflammatory political rhetoric and a divided county.  We all must stand together against hate in all forms and to show that we will not be terrorized.”