Death threats against Thom Tillis are shameful. We hope he responds in the right way

In today’s political climate, when our country feels more divided than ever, disagreements are bound to happen. We argue with our family members, our neighbors and people we’ve never met. We get frustrated with public officials when they make decisions we don’t think are good for us or our community.

But those disagreements should never turn violent. That’s why it’s unsettling to hear reports of U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis receiving death threats from people who disagree with him. Audio shared with and published in The News & Observer shows people leaving vulgar and threatening messages for Tillis since the last election. The threats have reportedly even extended to his staff, his kids and his grandkids.

Authorities also are investigating death threats made against Jefferson Griffin, the Republican judge contesting last year’s N.C. Supreme Court election. Griffin’s attorney told WRAL that he has received hateful letters that include death threats and threats of other violent acts, as well as threats on social media platforms.

We condemn that behavior. Threats of violence against public officials are wrong, and they’re not something politicians should have to accept as part of signing up for public service. People should be able to voice what they think — and voice it strongly — but that discourse should never include threats to Tillis, Griffin or anyone else.

Voicemails Released by the Office of Senator Thom Tillis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5a4-3CzOiw

(Language Warning)

somehow it’s impossible to trace

odd, isn’t it?

Jussie Smolette?

2 posted on 03/17/2025 8:56:42 AM PDT by WeaslesRippedMyFlesh

The body of the article doesn’t say which political party the senator is a member. Nor does the title. Editorial bias favoring the democrat party.

3 posted on 03/17/2025 9:10:37 AM PDT by TheDon (Remember the J6 political prisoners! Remember Ashli Babbitt!)

“… when our country feels more divided than ever…”

That phrase should be banned! Does no one remember the history of the 1850s to 1870s?

4 posted on 03/17/2025 9:14:07 AM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda.)

They don't remember the 1970s. You can not expect them to remember a date before then.

Heck if they can remember the order of the months they are doing better than many of their peers.

5 posted on 03/17/2025 9:26:04 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear ( Not my circus. Not my monkeys. But I can pick out the clowns at 100 yards.)

Verbal threats are from unhinged cowards. Carry for the darwin awarders.

6 posted on 03/17/2025 12:32:50 PM PDT by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It

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