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Salt Lake County declared Oct. 20-24 as United Against Hate Week. Leaders emphasized unity.

District Attorney Sim Gill discussed hate's potential to escalate into violence if unchecked.

Officials urged residents to report hate crimes and promote peace, healing and unity.

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill says hate can be "intoxicating" and "addictive."

"Hate is emotional. It is visceral. You can feel it," he said.

And if left unchecked, hate can turn into violence.

That's why on Wednesday, Gill, along with Salt Lake County's mayor, sheriff, council members, and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies, along with members of different religious faiths, all stood side-by-side to read a procl

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