Neo-Nazi Richard Spencer is coming to FL. I’ll be there to protest. Show your support by adding your name: https://t.co/jetZueIfqR
— Chris King (@ChrisKingFL) October 19, 2017
"Many have argued that we defeat Richard Spencer’s hate speech by ignoring it. I believe we do not solve problems by turning away and hoping they disappear. Likewise, we do not end racism and bigotry by pretending we can’t hear it or see it. In a time when the leader of our country refuses to condemn these hate groups, we need leaders who will step up and speak out and make it clear that hate and bigotry will not be tolerated in our communities — not now, not ever. So I’m going straight to the source to speak out as loudly as I can.As we previously reported, Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County in preparation for Spencer's speech.
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