SF Leaders Outraged Over National Park Service Issuing ‘Unwelcome’ Permit For Patriot Prayer Rally

SF Leaders Outraged Over National Park Service Issuing ‘Unwelcome’ Permit For Patriot Prayer Rally

 

At a news conference Wednesday, the city’s Mayor Ed Lee said, “I remain deeply disappointed and opposed to the issuance of this permit.”

Although Crissy Field, being federal land, lies outside the city’s jurisdiction, Lee said, “We are responsible and feel responsible for everyone’s public safety, particularly residents of San Francisco.”

Lee also urged residents and visitors to the San Francisco Bay Area to “not diginify people who are coming in here under the guise of ‘patriot’ and ‘prayer’ words to really preach violence and hatred, and incite violence. Avoid going to Crissy Field and engaging with members of Patriot Prayer because that is precisely what they wish us to do.”