After the news of the deadly mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, over the past weekend, Paramore shared a statement to Twitter on Tuesday, November 22nd. The message reads, “The hatred and the prejudice against any marginalized group is historically political, You’re either perpetuating love or perpetuating hatred. Anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric is hatred, be it in policy or a locker room conversation.”
The statement continues to read, “Politicians and other powerful people have a choice. Just like walking in to a nightclub full of human beings and taking their lives was a choice in favor of hatred. If you spew hate and it echoes, expect an infinite amount of potential outcomes. Including people coming to the conclusion that maybe it’s time to start holding people accountable for the way they use their power to divide and normalize hatred. The LGBTQIA+ community and the families and friends who lost precious people who are more than just a statistic or headline.”
On Saturday night, November 19th, a gunman opened fire at Club Q, killing five people and injuring at least 18 others before being taken down by patrons and arrested by police. Two firearms, including a “long rifle,” were found at the scene at Club Q according to Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez.
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