Such messages of intolerance not only serve to alienate new members of our community. they are bad for the psyche of our nation and tear at the fabric of our society. This tragic loss of life is certainly not solely the result of ethnic intolerance. but certainly needs to be a recognition that harsh ridicule and insults leave such a minority feeling isolated and desperate. As a nation of immigrants it would be my hope that we will greet new Americans with the openness and hospitable responses extended to many of our grandparents and families. The City of Saint Paul and surrounding communities are greatly shaken and concerned by this tragedy. Our state and communities have been proactive reaching out to these new Americans. but it is evident that more must be done and that Minnesotans are painfully aware of the challenge.
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