Wirch Issues Statement on Increase in Anti-Semitic and Anti-Asian Rhetoric and Violence

Madison – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) issued the following statement regarding the growing trend of anti-Semitism and anti-Asian hate:

“It’s the year 2021, and we are still experiencing and having to denounce this type of hate.  Unfortunately, it’s shocking but not surprising when we have elected leaders, from Republicans in the State Assembly all the way up to the previous inhabitant of the White House, using inflammatory language or giving a wink and a nod to white supremacists.  Our country is divided enough without throwing gasoline on the fire.  Every American, particularly those with the loudest megaphones, need to stand up and say ‘Enough is enough’”.