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Letter Renouncing Nativism and Supporting The RPV Creed
Letter Renouncing Nativism and Supporting The RPV Creed
disassociate ourselves with this bloggers derogatory comment, and we must stop giving a voice
to those who wont respectfully and civilly discuss issues with those with whom they disagree.
What are we asking of you?
First, join us by publicly denouncing this bloggers comment as not representing the
Republican Party of Virginia and emphasizing that we do, indeed, welcome
everyone who is in accord with the principles of our Party.
Second, join us is agreeing that we will not give voice to those who insist on using
pejoratives, slurs and personal attacks on others, whether by membership or
proxy.
Third, and most importantly, join us in pledging to more actively work to make our Party
attractive and welcoming to all Virginians. Not just because it will help us
succeed politically, though it will. We need to do it because it is the right thing to
do.
The RPV Creed has suffered through a great number of misinterpretations as of late. One
that must not be suffered -- whether at the national or state level -- is an interpretation that
demeans and marginalizes others. The Republican Party of Virginia still stands for the principles
of Reagan, and a firm belief that all individuals are entitled to equal rights in a free society, not
just a few special rights based on their background, ethnicity, or place of birth.
We look forward to hearing from you and to working with you, our Chairman and RPV
leadership to build a strong, principled and more diverse Republican Party of Virginia.
Carole deTriquet
Chesapeake
Mike Thomas
Chesterfield