As Twitchy reported, Dylann Roof was found guilty Thursday on all 33 counts in his trial over the Mother Emanuel AME Church massacre.
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina issued a statement following the verdict that’s resonating with a lot of people.
1. Today’s verdict won’t bring back those lost, but it ensures the families of those lost will see justice come to this evil man.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
2. I know it was not easy for the families to testify and watch as evidence was shown in court. Their strength is tremendous.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
3. As the killer awaits sentencing, I want the families to know this..we are still with you.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
4. This chapter is now closed, but the rest of the book is yet to be written. Your courage has forever changed Charleston, SC, and the US.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
5. We won’t ever be able to fully thank families for showing us the true meaning of righteousness; we’ll work for the legacy of those lost.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
6. We know that love can overcome hate, and that united we are greater than the sum of our parts.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
7. Because although a racist madman tried to destroy us, and we won’t forget the scars, what he showed us was what we must do now.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
8. Believe in love. Trust in each other. And be resolute in our determination to move forward together.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
9. God Bless the #Emanuel9, their families, Charleston, and South Carolina.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
Without meaning to politicize Scott’s statement (see below for that), in the context of Roof’s horrific crime, it’s striking how the simplest of words that seemed to ring hollow on campaign posters all year — Love Trumps Hate, Stronger Together — are imbued with new meaning. These aren’t celebrities parading their most paranoid fantasies and fears of the future before a camera — these are families who have met real hate and tragedy and moved forward with strength and dignity.
An addendum to Scott’s statement names the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, a senior pastor at Mother Emanuel AME and a member of the South Carolina Senate who was among those murdered.
10. I kept the text I sent my friend Clementa that night, a text never answered,&I simply pray that this begins to bring families some peace
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) December 15, 2016
@senatortimscott Well said, Senator. @hotlinejosh
— Tully Chickpea (@Schwabcycler) December 15, 2016
@SenatorTimScott so glad the city came together in unity instead of rioting.
— Brendon (@bhall96992) December 15, 2016
@SenatorTimScott South Carolina is proud and grateful to have you, Tim
— J (@uneveneyeliner) December 15, 2016
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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) December 15, 2016
