Gabriel Sterling emphasized a chilling reality: "It has all gone too far. All of it. It has to stop. Someone's going to get hurt. Someone's going to get shot. Someone's going to get killed." His statement highlighted the urgency and severity of threats against election officials and the impact of rhetoric surrounding elections.
Sterling expressed concern over potential new tactics, stating, "What I get concerned about is some new tactic." He recalled law enforcement's suggestion of parking cars at polling windows for protection, illustrating the extreme measures being considered in response to threats.
The FBI's warning in October about extremists seeking violence underscored a troubling climate surrounding elections, as officials were urged to remain vigilant regarding polling places and election offices, highlighting the heightened risks for personnel involved.
Reflecting on the ongoing risks, Sterling noted, "I would think we're more prepared this time because now, I hate to say it, it's old hat," indicating a troubling normalization of violence in relation to election integrity.
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