This is rather a trite comment to your insightful article, but I was trolled by the same doctor. He’s message to me was profane, shocking and totally uncalled for. I now block any MAGA who comes my way. They aren’t interested in dialogue. They just want to own the libs.
I get them all the time and figured if you’re not getting death threats online then you’re doing it wrong. As far as alleged legal experts go, that Trump’s lawsuits are even being entertained at all is gross. Here’s the thing, legal experts aside the first amendment protects citizens and persons against THE GOVERNMENT, not government officials against the public nor against public scrutiny of any sort. In fact I would go so far as to say that just like when you join the military, you are no longer a civilian and you’ve forfeited your constitutional rights and protections as an act of SACRIFICE IN SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE of whom’s constitutional rights and protections you swear to uphold and support. This puts you under the UCMJ, which is outside of the Constitution in public sacrifice. When you become an elected official you are NO LONGER “a private citizen” or person. You’ve made the SACRIFICE of all those rights and protections, privileges et al, and therefore you have no moral and no legal justification for you to so much as even be allowed to sue ANYONE. Correct me if I’m wrong but this IS the system of government and of consent to governance by the governed that we all allegedly live in, is it not??
I have been looking for information on this topic. Thank you for sharing and for doing your work. It helps the rest of us to be informed and prepared. It has to be very stressful to live with these threats. I, for one, am thankful for this information sharing and hopeful that we will get through this difficult period with minimal personal damage.
Jim, I am shocked but not really surprised at the threats. You are to be commended for reporting them and standing up in the face of the crazies. Keep us all posted! Godspeed—Ben
This is rather a trite comment to your insightful article, but I was trolled by the same doctor. He’s message to me was profane, shocking and totally uncalled for. I now block any MAGA who comes my way. They aren’t interested in dialogue. They just want to own the libs.
Thanks for sharing. He’s obviously deranged. Please do report him to Substack. Here’s the link: https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/23155795368852-How-to-report-a-note
Thanks. Yes I’ve reported him.
I get them all the time and figured if you’re not getting death threats online then you’re doing it wrong. As far as alleged legal experts go, that Trump’s lawsuits are even being entertained at all is gross. Here’s the thing, legal experts aside the first amendment protects citizens and persons against THE GOVERNMENT, not government officials against the public nor against public scrutiny of any sort. In fact I would go so far as to say that just like when you join the military, you are no longer a civilian and you’ve forfeited your constitutional rights and protections as an act of SACRIFICE IN SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE of whom’s constitutional rights and protections you swear to uphold and support. This puts you under the UCMJ, which is outside of the Constitution in public sacrifice. When you become an elected official you are NO LONGER “a private citizen” or person. You’ve made the SACRIFICE of all those rights and protections, privileges et al, and therefore you have no moral and no legal justification for you to so much as even be allowed to sue ANYONE. Correct me if I’m wrong but this IS the system of government and of consent to governance by the governed that we all allegedly live in, is it not??
All excellent points which I’ll repeat. thanks.
Come to Australia - we are still breathing here! Thank you for making your commentary accessible - it is valued.
Australia was my first posting and I’ve been back since. Too bad you’re so far away. I miss it.
I have been looking for information on this topic. Thank you for sharing and for doing your work. It helps the rest of us to be informed and prepared. It has to be very stressful to live with these threats. I, for one, am thankful for this information sharing and hopeful that we will get through this difficult period with minimal personal damage.
Jim, I am shocked but not really surprised at the threats. You are to be commended for reporting them and standing up in the face of the crazies. Keep us all posted! Godspeed—Ben
Thank you!