\n\tEditor’s note: Assemblywoman Sharon-Quirk Silva represents the 65^{th<\/sup>District, which includes parts of our communities.<\/em><\/p>\n}

\n\tDear Editor,<\/p>\n

\n\tYesterday afternoon, I found out that I – along with four of my colleagues – will be the target of a recall campaign led by gun-rights extremists who want to replace me with one of their Tea Party allies.<\/p>\n

\n\tLet me set the record straight right now.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n\tEditor’s note: Assemblywoman Sharon-Quirk Silva represents the 65^{th<\/sup>District, which includes parts of our communities.<\/em><\/p>\n}

\n\tDear Editor,<\/p>\n

\n\tYesterday afternoon, I found out that I – along with four of my colleagues – will be the target of a recall campaign led by gun-rights extremists who want to replace me with one of their Tea Party allies.<\/p>\n

\n\tLet me set the record straight right now.<\/p>\n

\n\tI have always been a firm believer in protecting the Second Amendment rights of responsible gun-owners, but as a mother and a teacher, I will never waver in my commitment to keeping our children and our communities safe. Period.<\/p>\n

\n\tWhat is truly shocking is that this political stunt has only targeted Latino legislators – a testament to how truly out-of-touch these individuals are, and raises the question of their real motives and intentions.<\/p>\n

\n\tI plan on sending the message right here and now that I will not succumb to petty partisan games. And I certainly won't cave to ideological extremists seeking some empty political advantage.<\/p>\n

\n\tI am going to fight this bogus recall, but I cannot fight alone.<\/p>\n

\n\tCan I count on you [voters] to stand with me?<\/p>\n

\n\tA donation in any amount sends the message that we won't be bullied by narrow-minded fanatics.<\/p>\n

\n\tClick here (https:\/\/sharonquirksilva.ngpvanhost.com\/crmapi\/contribute) to donate now and make your voice heard.<\/p>\n

\n\tAnd help us spread the word by visiting our website (http:\/\/www.sharonquirksilva.com\/) and sharing our Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\n

\n\tThank you again for all that you do. I look forward to standing with you.<\/p>\n

\n\tSincerely, <\/p>\n

\n\tSharon Quirk-Silva<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tAssemblywoman, 65^{th<\/sup>District <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"}

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