Rep. Windholz has finally issued the apology we were looking for. I am honestly stunned by how many of you stepped up to demand accountability when it felt like nobody was listening. This outcome belongs entirely to you.
February 17, 2016
Final supporters
In the aftermath of the domestic terrorist attack at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs that has shocked our community and our state, many of our elected officials on both sides of the aisle have expressed their sorrow and sympathy for the victims of this tragic event.
But shockingly, some politicians are exploiting this tragedy as an opportunity to spread their heinous ideologies.
GOP Representative Joann Windholz (R-Adams County) issued a statement to the Colorado Independent. But she wasn’t expressing condolences for the victims and their families. No - instead, she turned around and blamed Planned Parenthood for the tragedy, saying that Planned Parenthood is the “real culprit” for the violent attack.
Here are her exact words:
“Violence is never the answer but we must start pointing out who is the real culprit. The true instigator of this violence and all violence at any pph facility, is pph themselves. Violence begets violence. So pph, YOU STOP THE VIOLENCE INSIDE YOUR WALLS.”
This is despicable. Our community should be coming together to stand up to terrorism, regardless of our politics. Colorado elected officials should not be defending this act of terror in any way, shape or form - we need to hold Rep. Windholz accountable for her outrageous comments!
Sign the petition now to hold Rep. Windholz accountable for her outrageous comments!
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December 5, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by the response to this, as I truly did not imagine so many people shared this sense of frustration. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who took the time to speak up against such harmful rhetoric.
Reached 100 supporters
December 5, 2015
46 Comments
unbelievably callous to hold the "rights of an embryo" which legally has no rights above the rights of a woman to say nothing about that of the innocent bystanders killed in this attack. Such ignorance of the law is not tolerable in an elected official. She should be targeted for removal in her next election
The actions of that man was domestic terrorism! The ends do not justify the means. You owe an apology to the families of the victims. I am ashamed you are from Colorado.
As a resident of Colorado, I am gravely displeased by your callous and insensitive remarks placing the blame on Planned Parenthood for this senseless tragedy. The people of the state of Colorado deserve better and, of course, no one is going to use coersion in obtaining an apology from you but, hopefully, your better nature will have a chance of asserting itself. Sincerely, Scott Allen Gates
You are wrong. You can disagree with rights to abortion, but you cannot condone the violence that occurred. It is exactly what you did.
I'm a registered voter in Adams Co. and I find your comments about the shootings at Planned Parenthood highly offensive, ignorant and arrogant.
Resign, Joann
Unbelievably hateful - now why did you want to go into politics? To spread vile hatred?
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Rep. Windholz has finally issued the apology we were looking for. I am honestly stunned by how many of you stepped up to demand accountability when it felt like nobody was listening. This outcome belongs entirely to you.
February 17, 2016
Final supporters
In the aftermath of the domestic terrorist attack at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs that has shocked our community and our state, many of our elected officials on both sides of the aisle have expressed their sorrow and sympathy for the victims of this tragic event.
But shockingly, some politicians are exploiting this tragedy as an opportunity to spread their heinous ideologies.
GOP Representative Joann Windholz (R-Adams County) issued a statement to the Colorado Independent. But she wasn’t expressing condolences for the victims and their families. No - instead, she turned around and blamed Planned Parenthood for the tragedy, saying that Planned Parenthood is the “real culprit” for the violent attack.
Here are her exact words:
“Violence is never the answer but we must start pointing out who is the real culprit. The true instigator of this violence and all violence at any pph facility, is pph themselves. Violence begets violence. So pph, YOU STOP THE VIOLENCE INSIDE YOUR WALLS.”
This is despicable. Our community should be coming together to stand up to terrorism, regardless of our politics. Colorado elected officials should not be defending this act of terror in any way, shape or form - we need to hold Rep. Windholz accountable for her outrageous comments!
Sign the petition now to hold Rep. Windholz accountable for her outrageous comments!
Updates
December 5, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by the response to this, as I truly did not imagine so many people shared this sense of frustration. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who took the time to speak up against such harmful rhetoric.
Reached 100 supporters
December 5, 2015
46 Comments
It is irresponsible to blame the victims of such an action and particularly reprehensible for a public official to be so ignorant and careless. You harm the victims, their families, and society generally by using such logic. If you think you are representing the people who voted you in, then I suggest you find more productive ways than inciting more violence to resolve your grievances.
unbelievably callous to hold the "rights of an embryo" which legally has no rights above the rights of a woman to say nothing about that of the innocent bystanders killed in this attack. Such ignorance of the law is not tolerable in an elected official. She should be targeted for removal in her next election
The actions of that man was domestic terrorism! The ends do not justify the means. You owe an apology to the families of the victims. I am ashamed you are from Colorado.
As a resident of Colorado, I am gravely displeased by your callous and insensitive remarks placing the blame on Planned Parenthood for this senseless tragedy. The people of the state of Colorado deserve better and, of course, no one is going to use coersion in obtaining an apology from you but, hopefully, your better nature will have a chance of asserting itself. Sincerely, Scott Allen Gates
You are wrong. You can disagree with rights to abortion, but you cannot condone the violence that occurred. It is exactly what you did.
I'm a registered voter in Adams Co. and I find your comments about the shootings at Planned Parenthood highly offensive, ignorant and arrogant.
Resign, Joann
Unbelievably hateful - now why did you want to go into politics? To spread vile hatred?
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It is irresponsible to blame the victims of such an action and particularly reprehensible for a public official to be so ignorant and careless. You harm the victims, their families, and society generally by using such logic. If you think you are representing the people who voted you in, then I suggest you find more productive ways than inciting more violence to resolve your grievances.