You are aware that there are people sitting in a Michigan jail for saying far less than that about killing police. (hutaree militia) and yes their plot to kill police was little more than a stupid offhand comment.
If its worth it to defend stupidity that could cause us to lose FR then be my guest but stupid is stupid reguardless of legality.
I wasn’t defending the comment. I only stated that it is a “natural response”.
And if FR is lost due to stupid comments, reckless comments, then apparently FR was too late in saving America. Let’s hope not.