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9 <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she sent an email about a revision, and suggested the use <br /> of stronger language than "mitigate violent racism". She suggested, "denounce and mitigate", <br /> or something similar. <br /> Commissioner Greene suggested, "condemn and address" <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she like this, and would conclude with "mitigate economic <br /> loss." <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if there is a specific meaning intended with the word, <br /> "mitigate". He said he thinks it implies that the County will financially compensate those who <br /> suffer economic loss. <br /> Annette Moore said "mitigate" is to educate and to not mischaracterize what is <br /> happening. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he is concerned that mitigate may imply compensation for <br /> economic loss to some people. <br /> Commissioner Greene said mitigate means, "to get ahead of". <br /> Commissioner McKee referred to the very first whereas, and asked if there have been <br /> specific instances of violent attacks across the nation. <br /> Annette Moore said yes. <br /> Revised Resolution below: <br /> RES-2020-016 - REVISED <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> RESOLUTION DENOUNCING XENOPHOBIA IN COVID-19 <br /> WHEREAS, since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have seen a surge in discriminatory rhetoric <br /> and violent attacks against Asian Americans across the country; and <br /> WHEREAS, the perpetrators have been inspired by debunked conspiracy theories about the <br /> origin of the virus and how it spreads; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County residents are understandably worried about the spread of COVID- <br /> 19 and are looking to us for guidance and reassurance; and <br /> WHEREAS, the dissemination of false information about COVID-19 is dangerous for the public <br /> health and for Orange County residents and others who may increasingly become the victims of <br /> racist and xenophobic attacks; and <br /> WHEREAS, we have a responsibility during a public health crisis to use our unique platform to <br /> calm our residents' fears, not stoke them; and <br /> WHEREAS, pathogens and viruses do not discriminate based on any race or national origin; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, stigmatizing part of our populace will not only be ineffective in preventing the <br /> spread of this virus, but will also breakdown trust and cause harm to our sense of community; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, the sharing of inaccurate information or unconfirmed reports runs the risk of <br /> increasing fears and inciting violence; <br />